Safe T Sleep Head Wedge - 'the younger the baby, the softer the head' The little Head Wedge assists parents and caregivers to position baby's head on alternate sides.

This help prevents flat (deformed) heads, which is an on-going worldwide concern.

It seems approximately 70% of flat deformed heads self-correct, approximately 30% DO NOT!

* Use the HEADwedge on alternate side of baby’s head at each sleep.
* Use together with the Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap and tuck WELL underneath the Sleepwrap.

Ensure there are no ‘loose’ items in baby’s sleeping space to comply with International SIDS – prevention guidelines.

Globally a significant number of health professionals including paediatricians, nurses and midwives are working with parents, who have, because of the problem with positional Plagiocephaly (flat deformed heads), decided that it is best to vary the baby’s sleep position.

For hundreds and thousands of years women of different cultures have known that ‘the younger the baby the softer the head’. ‘Positional’ Plagiocephaly is largely preventable.

“There is a worldwide surge in these flat and deformed heads” according to a well known Canadian craniofacial/plastic surgeon, Dr Tristan de Chalain. “In past years 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. The American Association of Paediatrics estimates over 40% never correct and that over 10% globally need surgery!

Approximately 30%! of all cases do NOT ever come right, i.e. return to an acceptable shape. Despite various recommendations many require helmet therapy! 4.2% globally need corrective surgery.