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Los gorros correctivos Tortle siguen siendo dispositivos médicos de Clase I aprobados por la FDA.

La FDA recientemente aconsejó a los padres NO usar almohadas para moldear la cabeza, mientras que los gorros Tortle siguen siendo seguros y eficaces de usar.

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HOW DO FLAT SPOTS DEVELOP?

From ages 0-6 months babies' brains grow very rapidly so their skulls must be soft enough to accommodate their growth. The problem? When newborns and young infants start spending too much time on their backs in one position. This is when flat spots begin developing. However, Flat Head Syndrome may occur even before your baby is born due to birthing issues, pregnancy problems, and congenital abnormalities.

WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT FLAT HEAD SYNDROME?

Because one in three healthy babies will develop some degree of flat head syndrome after birth. All babies are at risk, and it’s even more common with multiple or premature births. But don’t panic! It’s preventable.

IS THIS NEW? WHY HAVEN’T I HEARD OF IT BEFORE?

Flat Head Syndrome has increased 600% in the last twenty years, and current medical thinking points to two lifestyle changes as the cause. In 1992 The American Academy of Pediatrics began its “ Back to Sleep” program to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). And it worked: the incidence of SIDS has plummeted by almost 40%. Now, infants are placed in reclining carrying devices more than ever. Families on the go keep their babies in carriers, car seats, and swings for an extended time—frequently up to 15-18 hours per day.

WILL THIS CAUSE MY BABY PERMANENT PROBLEMS?

The effects of skull deformation can be permanent. Beyond the cosmetic issues, there can be trouble with binocular vision and long-term developmental issues.

HOW DO I PREVENT FLAT HEAD SYNDROME?

The best method of prevention is diligent head repositioning. Newborn infants sleep the majority of the time, so it’s important they spend that time sleeping on their backs. Therefore, you should change your baby’s head positioning after each feeding, alternating sides so your baby doesn’t develop a favorite. Provide distractions to entice your baby to look to alternate sides, perhaps putting a favorite toy on their less favored side. Another helpful tactic is to turn them around in the crib so they naturally turn toward you, the parent, and the activity in the room.

WHAT IF MY BABY ALREADY HAS FLAT HEAD SYNDROME?

Once positional plagiocephaly / brachycephaly (or flat spots) has been diagnosed, most physicians recommend reposition therapy. This involves positioning your baby to avoid putting pressure on the flattened areas. But in practice repositioning can be difficult, as babies often automatically revert to their preferred side.If your baby has been diagnosed and it’s beyond the window to try reposition therapy, there is a high rate of success with treatment that is a combination of helmet and physical therapy. See your doctor and a specialist for more information.

Consejos de seguridad de los productos Tortle

No deje puesto el gorro Tortle durante la noche si el bebé no está supervisado (o si los padres o cuidadores están durmiendo).

Quítele el gorro Tortle cada tres o cuatro horas, cuando el bebé se despierte, y cuando lo levante para jugar, alimentarlo y cambiarle los pañales.

Vuelva a colocar el gorro Tortle con el enrollado en la posición correcta (ver más abajo) cuando coloque al bebé en un portabebés o cuna.

Asegúrese de que el gorro quede ajustado, pero no demasiado apretado.

Asegúrese de que el gorro sea de la talla correcta para su bebé.

Instrucciones y cuidado del gorro Tortle

Si la zona plana de la cabeza de su bebé está en la parte posterior.

Coloque el Tortle de modo que el rodillo de soporte quede justo en la parte posterior de la cabeza. Cierre la abertura frontal con el gorro bajado sobre las orejas de su bebé. Cierre las pestañas ajustables para un ajuste ceñido. Ahora, la cabeza de su bebé deberá colocarse de lado. Alterne el lado hacia el que gira la cabeza de su bebé cada vez que use el gorro.

Si su bebé tiene una zona plana más hacia un lado.

Coloque el gorro Tortle en la cabeza de su bebé con el rodillo de soporte en la zona plana. Esto probablemente se colocará a medio camino entre la oreja de su bebé y la parte posterior de su cabeza. Cierre la abertura frontal y baje el gorro sobre las orejas. Luego, ajuste las correas ajustables para un ajuste ceñido.

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