How often does my baby need to wear their cranial helmet?

23/24 hours per day. You can remove the helmet for two 30-minute periods or four 15-minute periods to clean their head and wash the helmet. Maintaining a disciplined wearing schedule is important for achieving the best outcome for your baby.

Will insurance cover my baby’s helmet?

Yes, many insurance plans provide coverage, but it varies by plan and by state. We work with all major insurers. Contact us to learn more about your options.

How often should I clean my baby’s helmet?

You should clean the helmet every day. We recommend using a 50/50 mix solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol and water on a washcloth to clean it.

Are cranial helmets uncomfortable?

Not at all! The helmets are never made to push on the skull, only to hold certain areas in place while providing an open relief in the helmet for other areas to grow into. The helmet can hold in heat, especially during the hot summer months. We recommend dressing your baby with one layer lighter than usual and avoid long exposure in the direct sun.

At what age can my baby start wearing a cranial helmet?

Your baby can start wearing a cranial helmet as early as three months and can wear one until 18 months of age. Before three months, your baby does not have the neck strength to for the weight of the helmet.

Cranial Helmets

Custom helmets designed to gently and safely guide a baby's skull into a more natural shape, treating conditions like plagiocephaly, bracycephaly, or craniosynostosis.

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What is acranial helmet?

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Cranial helmets treat infants and toddlers 3-18 months old to manage asymmetrical cranial growth.

We scan and 3D print a helmet to provide a gentle push in right areas and then adjust frequently.

Is this right for my baby?

Your baby may be a fit if…

Gently and non-invasively correcting skull shape and abnormalities.

They were born with a flat spot on their head (plagiocephaly).
Their head shape is uneven or elongated.
They are experiencing flattening at the back of the skull (brachycephaly).
They are healing from a craniosynostosis procedure.
Repositioning techniques are not working.

: 23/24 hours per day. You can remove the helmet for two 30-minute periods or four 15-minute periods to clean their head and wash the helmet. Maintaining a disciplined wearing schedule is important for achieving the best outcome for your baby.
: Yes, many insurance plans provide coverage, but it varies by plan and by state. We work with all major insurers. Contact us to learn more about your options.
: You should clean the helmet every day. We recommend using a 50/50 mix solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol and water on a washcloth to clean it.
: Not at all! The helmets are never made to push on the skull, only to hold certain areas in place while providing an open relief in the helmet for other areas to grow into. The helmet can hold in heat, especially during the hot summer months. We recommend dressing your baby with one layer lighter than usual and avoid long exposure in the direct sun.
: Your baby can start wearing a cranial helmet as early as three months and can wear one until 18 months of age. Before three months, your baby does not have the neck strength to for the weight of the helmet.

All services

Cranial remolding helmets (CRO)
Post-op craniosynostosis repair
Protective helmets – soft helmet for fall risks

What to expect

Expect frequent appointments to ensure your baby is progressing correctly.

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Initial evaluation & scanning

Discuss baby’s history, assess head shape and flat spots, take measurements and scans, and determine next steps.

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3D printing

If your baby qualifies, scans and measurements will be sent to be 3D printed.

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Delivery

Your baby will wear their helmet for the first time. We teach you how to take the helmet on and off properly, how to take care of it, the schedule for wearing it, and what to watch for.

Note: Your baby’s final fitting must take place within 14 days after their initial scan, as per FDA requirements.

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Routine follow up

Bring your baby in every two weeks to check the fit as their head grows. We adjust as needed and monitor overall progress.

Find the right helmet for your baby

Here are the types of helmets we fit.

Work by gently guiding skull growth into a more symmetrical shape through mild pressure and clearance areas, without surgery.

Prescribed after cranial surgery to treat craniosynostosis, a condition where one or more skull sutures close too early. These helmets help protect the surgical site and guide proper skull growth during healing, ensuring the skull forms normally after the intervention.