Baby Steps Infant Consulting

05/27/2026

05/11/2026

04/13/2026

The first step in improving your baby’s head shape is getting accurate measurements.

This allows us to truly understand what’s going on and determine whether your baby’s head shape is mild, moderate, or severe, so we can create the right plan moving forward.

✨ Early identification and treatment lead to the best outcomes

⏰ Timing matters more than most parents realize:

💚 Best time: 6–12 weeks
👍 Good time: 3–5 months
⚠️ Acceptable: 5–7 months
🚨 After 7 months, babies are more likely to require a cranial band (helmet) for improvement

📈 Why early evaluation is so important:

Head growth is fastest in the first few months of life:

• 0–3 months: ~2 cm/month
• 3–6 months: ~1 cm/month
• 6–12 months: ~0.5 cm/month

👉 The more growth we have to work with, the greater the chance we can improve head shape naturally, without the need for a helmet

Don’t wait to “see if it improves.” Early action can make all the difference.

📲 Schedule an evaluation as early as possible

03/26/2026

✨ Top 3 Tips to Prevent Flat Head from Day 1 ✨

Helping your baby develop a nice, round head shape starts early, and it’s easier than you think 💛

1️⃣ Switch head direction during sleep
When your baby is on their back in the crib, gently alternate which way their head is turned each night.

2️⃣ Alternate arms when feeding
Whether bottle feeding or not, switch sides to keep things balanced and avoid constant pressure on one spot.

3️⃣ Limit container time
Try to keep swings, bouncers, and car seats under 3 hours per day. When using them, adjust your baby’s head position and encourage a centered (midline) head position.

Small changes = big difference 👶✨

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03/18/2026

Noticing your baby prefers looking to one side or tilts their head one way? 👶
Noticing a flat spot on their head?
It could be Torticollis, a common condition where tight neck muscles make it harder for babies to turn their head. Over time, this can contribute to flattening of their head.
The good news: early detection treatment makes a big difference!
When Torticollis is identified and treated before 5 months of age, physical therapy can improve neck mobility, support symmetrical movement, and significantly reduce the likelihood of needing a cranial band (helmet). Babies who receive PT prior to 4 months of age have an even greater chance of improving their headship without a cranial band (helmet).
If you notice your baby always turning to the same side or developing flat spots, early evaluation can help support healthy development. DM me for more info.
Early support = the best outcomes 🤍

09/19/2023

Baby Steps offers in-home physical therapy, daycare/preschool physical therapy, in-home individualized learn to crawl and learn to walk classes and prenatal and postnatal in-home consulting sessions. Visit our website at www.babystepscharlotte.com to learn more!