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for Baby Helmet Therapy at OrthoKai

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Baby Helmet Therapy for Flat Head Syndrome

Custom Gentle Cranial Remoulding Orthosis for Plagiocephaly & Brachycephaly

Our Flat Head Solutions

Custom Baby Helmet at OrthoKai

OrthoKai provides baby helmet therapy, also known as custom cranial remoulding orthoses, for babies with flat head syndrome, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and other head shape concerns.

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We support parents through a full baby head shape assessment, helping identify whether helmet therapy may be suitable for their baby. If recommended, our team guides families through measurement, fitting, follow-up reviews, helmet adjustments, and daily care advice.

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Baby helmet therapy may help when a baby’s flat spot or uneven head shape does not improve with repositioning, tummy time, or physiotherapy. For head shapes such as scaphocephaly, further medical assessment may be needed before deciding on the right treatment pathway.

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Trusted Internationally Across 6 Locations

OrthoKai is a trusted prosthetics and orthotics centre built on years of hands-on clinical experience, personalised care, and a commitment to helping each patient move with greater comfort and confidence. Located in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore General Hospital, Henderson, Johor Bahru, ​Kuala Lumpur and Penang. We provide expert solutions to enhance movement and comfort. Book your OrthoKai appointment today to experience our professional care and advanced solutions.

Mount Elizabeth Hospital

Singapore General Hospital

Henderson

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Johor Bahru

​Kuala Lumpur

Penang

What Our Patients Say

Desi Erni

★★★★★

​The staff are knowledgeable and approachable. We were so grateful and thankful to be part of their journey. Thank you to all the staff who have been so supportive and helpful throughout our son's helmet therapy :)

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Shamna Mohamed

★★★★★

I went there to check if my baby needs helmet therapy. the staffs were amazing and very reassuring. a 3d scan was done straightaway and gave me the results in few minutes. luckily my baby didnt need it and was fitting to the normal category. I loved the service and the authenticity of the place. would highly recommend this clinic

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EY S

★★★★★

My son received helmet therapy here from 6 to 12 months old, and the improvement in his head shape was amazing.

There are very few clinics in Malaysia that offer baby helmet treatment, but this place exceeded all our expectations. The doctor and staff were incredibly kind and patient, always playing with my son and comforting him with toys,

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What is Flat Head Syndrome

Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly is when one side of a baby’s head becomes flattened, causing an uneven or asymmetrical head shape. Parents may notice one ear appears more forward, one side of the forehead looks more prominent, or the back of the head looks uneven.

Baby with flattened head for flat head therapy

Brachycephaly

Brachycephaly happens when the back of the baby’s head becomes flattened across a wider area, making the head appear shorter and wider from above.

Baby head shapes, ideal vs. flattened, for flat head therapy.

Scaphocephaly

Scaphocephaly is a long and narrow head shape that may be associated with sagittal craniosynostosis, a condition where one of the skull sutures closes too early. Because this may affect skull growth, babies with a long, narrow head shape should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional to determine the cause and suitable treatment pathway.

Baby head with flat spots for flat head therapy

How it works

Before and after scan to visualise changes as your baby grows with guided support.

Gentle growth guidance

A cranial remoulding helmet does not squeeze your baby’s head. It is custom-shaped to leave space where growth is needed and provide light contact where growth needs to be guided.

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Custom fit

Your baby’s head shape is assessed and measured carefully. If helmet therapy is suitable, a custom cranial orthosis is made to match your baby’s head shape.

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Regular adjustments

As your baby grows, the helmet fit needs to be reviewed. Small adjustments help keep the helmet comfortable and effective throughout treatment.

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Progress monitoring

Follow-up reviews allow the clinician to monitor head shape changes and guide parents on wear time, cleaning, skin checks, and what to expect.

Treatment plan for babies from week 0 - end of treatment

When Baby Helmet Therapy May Be Considered

Baby helmet therapy may be considered for infants who:

  • Have noticeable head shape asymmetry

  • Have not shown sufficient improvement with repositioning

  • Are identified through clinical assessment as suitable for helmet therapy

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Suitability and timing depend on individual assessment and developmental factors.

Baby with a starband helmet

How does the treatment work?

  • A cranial molding helmet is used to help to align skull bones while the cranium is growing.

  • Helmets rely on brain growth to help reshape the cranial bones. Brain growth is greatest between birth and age 12 months: during this time, skull bones are more malleable.

   

What is the recommended age?

If flatness remains noticeable after 4 months despite conservative treatment, cranial remolding therapy may be recommended.

  • 0-4 months - Conservative treatment (positioning, tummy time, exercise, physical therapy)

  • 4-7 months - Best age to begin helmet therapy based on brain growth and skull bone malleability.

  • 7-12 months - Cranial growth starting to slow, good results are still possible, may take longer.

Conservative treatment (0–4 months old)

  • Encourage tummy time

  • Alternate your baby's head position

  • Hold your baby

  • Frequently move your baby between places (crib, stroller, swing, etc)

  • Put your baby to sleep on their back at alternate ends of the crib

  • Minimize the time your baby is stationary during waking hours

  • Alternate holding positions during feeding time between right and left arm.

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  • Bring your baby in for a quick, gentle check with our clinician.

  • We’ll look at your baby’s head shape, movement, and any preferences like turning to one side.

  • If suitable, we may do a 3D scan to capture the head shape accurately (fast and non-invasive).

  • You’ll get clear guidance on what we’re seeing, and what options are available.

Doctor measuring the head of an baby to make a custom helmet

Our Approach to Baby Helmet Therapy

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