Mattress to reduce "Flat Head Syndrome"

[endlesslove]

Are these recommended? Safe? Anyone with experiences of these mattresses? Are they needed? What can be done to prevent such Syndrome?

Thanks

I considered one of these mattresses but decided against it for various reasons. Basically, I found better quality regular mattresses and these type of mattresses seemed unnecessary in the long run since I want a mattress that will last as long as the baby is in the cot and flat head symdrome is mostly an issue in the first year. In otherwords, it wouldn't be necessary once the baby is a toddler. What I did decide on, and I thought you might find of interest is a head support that can be used with any mattress you decide to go with. It seems more practical in the long run and it's certainly much cheaper than one of those mattresses. Here's a link where you can buy the one I was looking at - www.thatcuteage.com/7-Sleeping/c53p1-Sleeping-Aids-and-Comforters/p541-Baby-Head-Support

I've read up a lot on flat head syndrome and the general recommendations, aside from using a head support, is to make sure you give plenty of tummy time to the baby when he/she is awake. If you do place the baby on it's back on their play mat, use the head support. When they are lying on their backs to sleep and for whatever reason you aren't using a head support, try to alternate the side they lie on.

If you still see some sort of head flattening it's always important to see your gp as it could be an indication of some other cranial problem or it could be something that just needs some extra help to rectify. If the head is particularly misshapen (more so than usual) at birth, it's important to keep an eye on the shape as it can sometimes be an idicator more early on for head flattening problems. Hope this helps you some!

I worried about this when I was pregnant but imho its not too big a prob, dont put baby in car seat for long periods of time (wouldnt use a travel system as a every day pram) and at the apropriate age encourage play time on tummy.