Colorado Springs, CO
Plagiocephaly Treatment in Colorado Springs, CO
Custom cranial remolding helmets that gently round out a flat spot on one side of your baby's head.
Plagiocephaly Treatment
What Plagiocephaly Treatment Involves
Plagiocephaly is flattening on one side of the back of the head, often with the ear and forehead pushed forward on that same side. A cranial remolding helmet holds contact where the head is already full and leaves space where it needs to grow, so your baby's own growth does the correcting. It is painless, and babies adjust to wearing it far faster than most parents expect.
Who Needs This
- Babies between roughly 3 and 12 months, when skull growth is fastest
- Flattening that has not improved after several weeks of repositioning
- Babies with torticollis or a strong head-turning preference
- Twins and babies born prematurely, who are at higher risk
- Families referred by a pediatrician, PT, or neurosurgeon
- Parents who simply want a professional opinion before deciding
How Treatment Works
- 01
Free consultation
We look at your baby's head shape, take measurements, and talk through what we see. If repositioning and therapy are enough, we will say so.
- 02
3D scan
A STARscanner or SmartSoc capture takes seconds and gives us an exact digital model — no radiation and nothing uncomfortable for your baby.
- 03
Helmet fabrication
Your baby's helmet is made to that scan: lightweight, breathable, and shaped to leave room where growth needs to happen.
- 04
Fitting and wear schedule
We fit the helmet, check the skin, and start you on a gradual break-in schedule building up to 23 hours a day.
- 05
Adjustment visits
We see you every one to two weeks to trim, adjust, and track measurements as the head shape rounds out.
- 06
Graduation
When the measurements are where they should be, treatment ends. Most families finish in three to five months.
What Affects Your Cost
- Whether your insurance plan covers cranial remolding orthoses (code S1040)
- Your remaining deductible and coinsurance for the plan year
- Whether a second helmet is needed for a longer course of treatment
- Medicaid, TRICARE, and commercial plans each handle prior authorization differently
- How early treatment starts — earlier correction usually means a shorter course
- Whether visits happen at our office or we travel to you
Why Families Choose Cranial Kids
- Free consultations, with an honest answer about whether a helmet is even needed
- One of our three certified orthotists handles the scan, the fitting, and every adjustment
- Radiation-free STARscanner and SmartSoc imaging — no X-rays, no sedation, no plaster
- In-home and on-site visits across Southern Colorado and the Front Range
- We coordinate directly with your pediatrician, neurosurgeon, and physical therapist
- Insurance benefits verified before treatment begins, so there are no surprises
FAQs
Plagiocephaly Treatment FAQs
Does the helmet hurt my baby?
No. The helmet does not squeeze the head — it leaves room for growth in the flattened areas. Most babies stop noticing it within a few days.
How long will my baby wear it?
Typically 23 hours a day for three to five months, though it depends on your baby's age at the start and how much correction is needed.
Will the flat spot correct on its own?
Mild flattening often does with repositioning and tummy time. That is exactly what the free consultation is for — we will tell you if you can skip the helmet.
Is the scan safe?
Yes. STARscanner and SmartSoc use light and optical capture, not radiation, and take only seconds.
Do you take insurance?
We verify your benefits before treatment starts and handle the prior authorization paperwork with your plan.
Do we have to come to your office every time?
No. We can meet you at home or at a doctor or therapy appointment anywhere in our service area.
Free Plagiocephaly Treatment Consultation in Colorado Springs
Send us a note about your baby and we will get back to you. If you would rather just talk it through, we are happy to pick up the phone.
719-896-5924