"If your infant has an unusual head shape, talk to your infant's health care provider about management options," the agency added. "Know that the use of infant head shaping pillows may delay the ...

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"The use of head-shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants and may contribute to the risk of suffocation and death," the FDA said on Thursday.

Parents and caregivers should not use infant head-shaping pillows meant to change an infant's head shape or that claim to treat a medical condition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Parents have been heading my way with lots of questions about that soft spot on a baby’s head; why is it there and when it ...

That’s still the case even if a pillow is marketed for babies, and even if it says it prevents SIDS or helps your baby’s head grow in a more natural shape. Or, to quote the FDA: ...

They come in different shapes, including hearts or ovals, and are sometimes marketed as head cushions, baby support pillows, or flat head pillows. There are no FDA-approved options on the market.

Parents should not use head shaping pillows to change a baby’s head shape or symmetry, the FDA said. The pillows raise an infant's risk of suffocation and death.

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Parents should not use infant head-shaping pillows to change a baby’s head shape or symmetry, the Food and Drug Administration advised on Thursday, warning that these products can create an ...

The FDA says parents should not use infant head shaping pillows to change a baby’s head shape or symmetry. The agency warns these products can create an unsafe sleep environment for babies. That ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released a warning to parents to not use infant head-shaping pillows to prevent or treat any medical conditions. In a news release, the FDA suggested ...