Research estimates that more than 3% of newborn babies have a severe or very severe head shape deformity. Up to 50% have a mild or medium deformity. Speak to your pediatrician, or you can visit Sano Orthotics for a consultation.

Cranial Remolding Orthoses are intended for medical purposes for infants from 3 to 18 months of age with moderate-to-severe cranial deformities

However, the effects of the Cranial Remolding Orthosis may be limited after 12 months of age.

The duration varies depending on the child's age at the start and their growth rate. Children younger than 12 months often use the orthosis for 3–6 months

The Cranial Remolding Orthosis has contact with the head in the prominent regions and a precisely pre-defined internal space in the areas where flattening occurs. When wearing the orthosis, the head is only allowed to physiologically grow in the predefined space of the Cranial Orthosis, which improves the cranial symmetry and/or physiological shape.

This is dependent on the age and the rate of head growth of the baby.

For most babies, the improvements can be seen within the first two months of wearing the orthosis

After taking the orthosis off, if you do not see any red spots on your baby‘s head, or if these spots disappear within the 1-hour daily treatment break, the orthosis is fitting correctly and suitable for wearing.