The Noggin Doctor's Blog

Dec 27, 20242 min read

Torticollis: How to diagnose.

If you are wondering if your infant has torticollis, the main cause of head flattening, it is pretty easy to assess yourself. For an...

Dec 26, 20242 min read

Why did my infant's head flatten?

This is how flattening occurs. It has nothing to do with a "soft" head or that the bones are malleable. It is exclusively a result of...

Dec 26, 20242 min read

Does head flattening really go away?

A recurring question I am asked is how head asymmetry looks in an older child or an adult. My answer to this question is always, "How...

Dec 26, 20241 min read

Does fontanelle size matter?

This is a study that I wanted to do in our research group for years. It dispels the commonly held myth that a small or closed anterior...

Dec 23, 20242 min read

Perfect Noggin does not violate "Safe Sleep" recommendations.

We have had a few folks commenting about the PN and safe sleep. This is a good summary of the AAP GUIDELINES and covers each category....