On diagnosis of plagiocephaly, postural changes are especially important, alternating between activity time face down and rest time or sleeping with the more flattened side of the head up, avoiding pressure. Holding the child in your arms may not be especially comfortable, but is always positive. Adequate neck exercising is just as important, with or without the presence of a physiotherapist.
At 3-4 months of age, depending on the severity of the condition, the use of an orthopedic band may be deemed necessary. This treatment has most effect in the period between 3-4 and 12 months of age. Older babies do not respond very well to the treatment