The head wedge has been specifically designed to
be used in conjunction with a Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap.
The wedge is aimed to help prevent flat head
syndrome occurring in young infants which is a growing concern worldwide.
Please view http://www.safetsleep.com/images/library/pdf/addresses_flat_head.pdf for more information.
The little Safe T Sleep HEADwedge assists parents and
caregivers to help position baby's head on alternate sides.
This helps prevent Positional Plagiocphaly flat
(deformed) heads, which is an on-going worldwide concern. See http://www.safetsleep.com/images/library/pdf/addresses_flat_head.pdf
Globally approximately 40% of flat deformed heads DO
NOT self-correct despite all efforts. This is a very significant statistic and
causes much unnecessary trauma. Sometimes the problems are cosmetic and/or
involve brain impairment.
The American Association of
Paediatrics estimates over 40% never self correct and that over 10% globally
need surgery!
* Use the HEADwedge tucked WELL
underneath the Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap on alternate side of baby’s head at each
sleep. See picture below.
For hundreds and thousands of years
it has been well known in most cultures that ‘the younger the baby, the softer
the head’.
“There is a worldwide surge in these
flat and deformed heads” according to a well known Canadian
craniofacial/plastic surgeon, Dr Tristan de Chalain. http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1181/581/
Since
the 'back sleeping' position was introduced hospital admissions for
specific skull deformities have increased by well over 300%. Frequent
head turning and tummy time does reduce the likelihood but still some babies
prefer one particular spot to sleep on. Well over 30%! of all cases
do NOT ever come right, i.e. return to an acceptable shape. Despite various
recommendations many babies require helmet therapy! Approximately 4.2%
globally need corrective surgery."
