Parents and caregivers should not use infant head-shaping pillows meant to change an infant’s head shape or that claim to treat a medical condition, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. “The use of head shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants and may contribute to the risk of suffocation and death,” the FDA said in a news release.
The FDA advises health care providers to promote awareness of safe sleeping environments, and educate patients about safe treatment options for flat head syndrome. If parents do notice unusual head shape in infants, they should seek advice from their healthcare provider. Helmets, headbands and caps are FDA-cleared options that health care providers can offer to treat flat head syndrome.
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