Kassandra DiCosola

What you need to know about plagiocephaly: what it is, what to do at home, and when to get help. You are bathing your baby and you notice it: one side of the back of their head is a little flatter than the other. Or the whole back seems wider and shorter than you expected. Your mind goes straight to the internet. And then the worry sets in. Take a breath. This is one of the most common things we see in newborns and young infants. The medical term is positional plagiocephaly (flat spot on one...

One of the most common fears new parents face — and one our nurses hear every week. Here's what the evidence actually says, explained by a team of pediatric-trained RNs from SuperNurse . 50%+Reduction in SIDS since back sleeping became standard "What if she spits up and chokes?" It's a question asked by nearly every parent we care for — and one that deserves a clear, honest, evidence-based answer. The short version: your baby is anatomically protected. Here's why. What the AAP Actually...