08/25/2026
Many parents hope that a flat spot will simply round out as their baby becomes more mobile. The truth is more nuanced..
Mild cases of positional often improve with consistent repositioning, supervised , and physical therapy, especially when these strategies begin before 4–5 months of age. As babies gain head control and spend less time lying in one position, some natural remodeling can occur.
However, research shows that moderate to severe plagiocephaly frequently does not fully correct on its own. In one study of infants with severe flattening, 66% showed little to no improvement after two months of natural observation. The window of rapid skull growth slows after 6 months, so the opportunity for significant spontaneous correction becomes more limited with each passing week.
This is where we come in. A trained clinician can measure the exact degree of asymmetry, identify any contributing factors (such as ), and determine whether continued conservative care is appropriate, or whether a custom would provide more reliable and timely correction.
Early assessment removes the guesswork and gives families clarity and peace of mind.. and the best part : we offer complimentary evaluations and are available at all of our locations!
