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Cranial Technologies is the only company in the world dedicated to treating infant plagiocephaly—it’s all that we do. We believe in educating and empowering parents, and providing the very best care for their babies.
Cleared by the FDA for plagiocephaly treatment, the DOC Band is the only cranial orthotic with clinical studies proving it's safety and efficacy.
We base our treatment protocols and standards on more than 35 years of research and exceptional results which are supported by experts whose sole focus is plagiocephaly treatment.
Parents often report that the DOC Band quickly becomes a part of their little one's lives. Their personalities shine through, and DOC Band treatment does not affect their ability to achieve developmental milestones.
No two cases of plagiocephaly are alike, so we've ensured that each band is designed using state-of-the-art technology for the perfect fit.
Because when your little one is happy, you're happy.
The DOC Band is 44% more open on top, keeping your baby cool and comfortable through the warmer months.
The DOC Band weighs less than 6 ounces, making it 32% lighter than similar orthotics.
How our free evaluations work.
Choose a time, date, and preferred clinic location for your free evaluation.
We'll provide the information you need to make an informed choice about pursuing treatment.
We'll create a custom DOC Band for your baby and treatment begins in 1-2 weeks!
The optimal time to begin treatment with a DOC Band is between 4-6 months of age. However, the DOC Band is a proven plagiocephaly treatment for babies 3-18 months of age.
Our banded treatment relies on natural brain growth which is rapid during the first 6 months of life, steady from six to 18 months, then slows through 24 months of age. Starting treatment early has been shown to reduce overall treatment time.
Due to the increasing severity of head shapes today, our research has not shown self-correction in most cases. Remember that an external force was present to cause the deformity, therefore an external force must also be present to correct it. Once your baby is sitting up and moving about, the skull will continue to harden without any external force directing the head’s growth into a symmetrical shape.
For children less than 4 months old, supervised tummy time and repositioning techniques can sometimes be enough to correct an abnormal head shape.
Research has shown if left untreated, a misshapen head can persist into adolescence and adulthood. Since the shape of the head is fully formed by age 2, cranial helmet therapy is no longer a viable treatment option beyond this point.
When deciding whether or not to move forward with the DOC Band, it’s important to consider some issues that may arise in later years without treatment:
Since the band is custom-made to fit your baby’s head, adjusting to the band is usually a quick process, often in the matter of a day.
No, the DOC Band will not affect your baby’s personality or social development. It’s well reported that infants adapt easily to the DOC Band without issue.