Frequently asked questions

Helmet therapy (also called cranial helmet therapy) is a corrective treatment prescribed to shape a baby's skull. A baby’s skull consists of several bone plates connected by fibrous structures called sutures. These sutures help protect the baby’s brain while also allowing flexibility and room for brain growth. For helmet therapy to be effective, it must be worn during the period when the skull and brain are actively growing. Once brain growth is complete, the helmet will no longer be effective, and three-quarters of brain growth occurs by the age of two

Helmet therapy is recommended when a positional skull deformity is identified. The conditions of plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly are three types of skull shape deformities that can occur due to pressure on the skull if the baby spends a lot of time in one position Read more

It depends. If the condition is not severe, changing the baby’s position or physical therapy may help. However, if the baby has moderate to severe positional skull deformity that does not respond to repositioning or if the baby is older, helmet therapy may be prescribed.

The optimal time to begin corrective helmet therapy is between four and six months of age, but correction with a helmet can be done on children between three and eighteen months old. Since the correction is based on natural head growth, children aged two years or older are not suitable for this therapy.

A baby who begins helmet therapy at a younger age may need to wear the helmet for less time, and the results may be better. Babies referred for helmet treatment at an older age (e.g., 8 months) or after unsuccessful repositioning and physical therapy can still be treated with a helmet. The more severe the plagiocephaly, the harder it will be to correct. Therefore, starting therapy as soon as possible is particularly important for babies with severe plagiocephaly.

You can read the process of the therapy here

The MOOR-P band will not affect your baby's personality or social development. Based on experience, babies usually adjust to the helmet without difficulty. Additionally, since it is custom-made for your child's head, the adjustment typically happens quickly, often within one day.

Every child is unique. Much depends on the age of the child at the start of helmet therapy. On average, the helmet needs to be worn: - At 4 months of age – the average wearing time is 3 months. - At 10-12 months of age – the average wearing time is 5-6 months Some children may require more time and a second helmet. At each visit, the child's progress will be monitored to determine if the shape of the head is improving. The helmet must be worn 23 hours a day to ensure the best result.

Although this is a common concern, the helmet will not cause hair loss in your baby. The helmet doesn’t put pressure on the baby’s head, so it shouldn’t cause pulling, hair loss, or breakage.

The helmet doesn’t press on the baby’s head and doesn’t cause pain; it helps create space for the baby’s head to grow.

No, the MOOR-P band is not used to treat craniosynostosis. In such cases, babies are referred to a neurosurgeon. Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of one or more skull plates, which often leads to restricted brain growth and abnormal skull shape, and it may require surgery to correct.