Cranial Center

10/15/2025

Check out these awesome kiddos! They're starting their Cranial Helmet Treatment this month 💕 In 3-4 months, their helmets will be off, and their beautiful heads will have grown to be more round and symmetrical 😊 We are so proud of you!!

10/04/2025

Before & After – What a Difference! 🤯 Check out how far we’ve come! On the left, you can see baby’s flat spot, and on the right – wow! – a beautifully rounded head after just a few months in a cranial helmet. Helmet therapy gently guides the head to grow symmetrically. In fact, a large study found 75% of babies finish helmet therapy with head shapes back to normal. This transformation isn’t just about looks – it means our little one’s head, ears, and jaw are aligned for the future. Such a proud moment!

10/01/2025

📸 Have you ever noticed the same head shape appearing in generation after generation of family photos?
Rachel Morrison did. From her grandfather's 1948 wedding photo to her aunt's baby pictures in the '80s, to her own son Oliver today—the same flat spots kept appearing.
At first, doctors told her it was "just positioning." But when the same pattern shows up across decades, long before car seats and swings existed, it raises an important question: Could plagiocephaly run in families?
This powerful story explores what many parents are quietly wondering but few doctors are willing to discuss: the possible genetic connection behind infant flat head syndrome.
While the medical community focuses on environmental factors, families like the Morrisons are seeing something else in their photo albums—a blueprint being copied through generations.
If you've noticed similar patterns in your family, or if you're navigating plagiocephaly with your little one right now, this article will resonate deeply with you.
👉 Read the full story and discover what family photos might be telling us about plagiocephaly: https://www.cranialcenter.com/plagiocephaly/tracing-flat-spots-through-family-photos-a-hidden-story-of-plagiocephaly/

The Cranial Center of New Jersey offers complimentary consultations. Your family's story matters, and early intervention can make all the difference.

The photo albums were the first clue. In the sepia-toned wedding picture from 1948, the groom’s head looks slightly wider on one side, the combed-back hair unable to disguise a subtle slope. Flip a few pages forward and there’s a toddler in overalls, circa 1952, with a flat patch so faint it loo...

09/30/2025

Say hello to some of our newest Cranial Helmet graduates! We are so proud of these wonderful kids and their families :) Thank you for your trust and for being part of the Cranial Center Family!

09/23/2025

Timing Is Everything!⏳ Babies’ heads grow so fast in the first year. That’s why doctors say the best time for helmet therapy is around 4–6 months. At this age, a baby’s skull is soft and rapidly growing – perfect for gently reshaping. Starting early means shorter treatment and amazing results. It’s all about catching that window when their little head is growing like a wildflower🌼

09/22/2025

Parents! If your child was diagnosed with a deformational head shape like Plagiocephaly or Brachycephaly, and you're not sure where to turn, we've got you 💚💙

No sales pitch, no nonsense, no hassle -- just professional, compassionate care from experienced Orthotists. We are Cranial Center, and we are here to shape the future!

09/20/2025

Did you know that these baby helmets gently help correct flat spots and have over a 90% success rate when started early?

This little one is rocking her 3D printed cranial remolding helmet 💕It’s a quick journey (just a few months) to a rounder, more symmetrical head. And as you can see, it doesn’t cramp her style one bit!

09/18/2025

Hey Moms & Dads — are you squeezing enough real movement into your baby’s day?

The school-year scramble, lunches, drop-offs… your baby ends up lying flat more than you realize. But those quiet, passive minutes count. A new tiny routine — just 5 minutes of tummy time — could reshape your baby’s head, help prevent delays, and boost strength.

👇 Click to see how simple it is to make that shift without adding chaos — you’ll thank yourself later.
https://www.cranialcenter.com/tummy-time/this-5-minute-tummy-time-routine-could-reshape-your-babys-future/

You’re rinsing a Spider-Man lunchbox for the third time this week. There's some sticky brown stuff in the corner that you swear wasn't in there yesterday. Your phone buzzes with the PTA calendar, your toddler’s yelling about socks, and over by the couch—your baby’s lying flat on their back. ...

09/15/2025

Don't wait until it's too late, book a free consultation today!
https://www.cranialcenter.com/appointment-request/

Check out these happy in their Starband 3D remolding helmets - Aren't they the cutest?! 🥰 These babies aren't in pain, and they don't need extra protection! Their heads are simply being held and guided to help them grow into a round, symmetrical shape. If your baby has , we are here to help!!

09/02/2025

A recent mom who visited us noticed something strange about her baby’s head shape.
Doctors said it was “normal.”
Friends told her it was “just cosmetic.”
But the flat spot wasn’t going away—and something didn’t sit right.

Turns out, it wasn’t just cosmetic.
And waiting could’ve cost her son more than anyone warned.

She found out the hard way why timing matters—and how early action changes everything.
Read what every parent needs to know before it’s too late: 👇

https://www.cranialcenter.com/brachycephaly/why-timing-matters-more-than-you-think-in-brachycephaly-treatment/

Brachycephaly

08/15/2025

It’s been a busy Friday at Cranial Center!!

08/05/2025

When “It’s Just Cosmetic” Turns Into a Surgery Consult

Emily was told not to worry. Her baby’s head shape would round out on its own. Months later, she found herself in a specialist’s office hearing the word "surgery."

This is the story every parent should read before accepting the phrase “it’s just cosmetic.” Because when it comes to infant head shape, early decisions matter—and waiting can come with real consequences.

Read her journey, what she wishes she knew sooner, and the questions every parent should ask.

Read the full story here:
https://www.cranialcenter.com/cranial-helmet-therapy/doctor-said-its-cosmetic-now-her-son-faces-surgery/

Cosmetic