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New Jersey's Original Cranial Helmet & Ear Molding Specialists.

The Cranial Center has been New Jersey's first and most trusted source for cranial remolding helmets for 45+ years. From our offices in Hazlet, Morristown, and Hackensack, our highly experienced orthotists work closely with your pediatrician while serving families throughout New Jersey and the tri-state metropolitan area. We offer next-generation STARband® 3D and Talee® cranial remolding helmets, along with InfantEar™ molding.

  • Most insurance plans accepted
  • Same-week appointments often available
Baby wearing a gray STARband 3D cranial helmet at home Mother holding her baby wearing a Talee cranial helmet
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45+ Years Of Dedicated Experience
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Tri-State Care Serving the Tri-State Metropolitan Area
ABNORMAL HEAD SHAPES

You're Not Alone. Let's Find Out Together.

Most parents notice a flat spot or asymmetry around 2–4 months. Here's a quick look at the most common conditions we treat.

All diagrams show a top-down (bird's eye) view of the infant's head. Front of head is at the top of each diagram. The shaded area shows where flattening or asymmetry occurs; the dashed outline is the ideal rounded shape.
FRONT Flat Zone
Actual head shape
Flattened area
Ideal shape
Plagiocephaly
Positional / Deformational
Asymmetrical flattening on one side of the head, affecting an estimated 1 in 4–5 infants.
Affects ~1 in 4–5 infants
FRONT Even Flat Back
Actual head shape
Flattened area
Ideal shape
Brachycephaly (Symmetric)
Even Flattening
Even flattening straight across the back of the head, often from consistent back-sleeping.
Wide, short head from above
FRONT Uneven Flat Back
Actual head shape
Primary flat area
Ideal shape
Brachycephaly (Asymmetric)
Uneven Flattening
Flattening across the back of the head that is more pronounced on one side, combining features of brachycephaly and plagiocephaly.
Wide, short — with one side flatter
FRONT Long & Narrow
Actual head shape
Narrow side zones
Ideal shape
Scaphocephaly (Symmetric)
Evenly Long, Narrow Head
A long, narrow head shape that appears relatively even from side to side and may be associated with premature birth or positioning.
Common in premature infants
FRONT Long, Narrow & Uneven
Actual head shape
Uneven narrow zones
Ideal shape
Scaphocephaly (Asymmetric)
Long, Narrow & Uneven
A long, narrow head shape with a noticeable side-to-side difference or uneven contour.
Long and narrow, with asymmetry
Also Treated
Post-Operative Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the sutures in an infant's skull fuse prematurely, preventing normal brain and skull growth. It requires surgical correction. Following surgery, Cranial Center provides custom post-operative cranial orthotics to protect the skull and guide proper reshaping during the healing process — working closely with your neurosurgeon and pediatric team throughout recovery.
A CLEAR, GUIDED PROCESS

How Helmet Therapy Works

From first call to graduation day, here's what to expect. Most families complete treatment in 3–5 months.

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Complimentary Consultation & Photographic Laser Scan

A quick, painless photographic laser scan captures your baby's head shape in under two seconds, with no radiation and no sedation.

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Custom Helmet Fitting

Your baby's STARband or Talee helmet is designed and fitted specifically to them.

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Regular Progress Check-Ins

We adjust the helmet every few weeks as your baby grows and their head shape improves.

4

Graduation Day

Once results are achieved, your baby "graduates," a moment families love celebrating with us.

WHAT SETS US APART

The Original. 45+ Years. The Right Fit, Faster.

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Experienced Orthotists

Our specialists have helped thousands of NJ infants achieve improved head shape outcomes.

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STARband® 3D & Talee® Helmets

Precision-made, ventilated, lightweight, and built with room to grow: the comfort, heat, and wear-tolerance parents consistently prefer, with a 98%+ one-and-done success rate.

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STARscanner® & Talee Scanner

A photographic laser scan completed in under two seconds captures your baby's head shape accurately and without radiation. Your orthotist reviews the results and provides printed progress information throughout treatment.

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InfantEar™ Ear Molding

A non-surgical, safe, and effective solution for ear deformities. Early intervention makes all the difference.

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Local, Personalized Care

Three NJ offices and a team that works closely with your pediatrician, physical therapists, neurosurgeons, hospitals, and early intervention programs. Not a call center.

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Insurance Guidance

We verify your benefits and help you navigate coverage so you're never guessing on cost.

TWO TRUSTED SYSTEMS, ONE STANDARD OF CARE

STARband® 3D & Talee®: Find the Right Fit

We offer two trusted cranial remolding systems because every baby has different clinical needs. Parents never have to choose between them — after evaluating your baby's head shape, age, growth pattern, diagnosis, and scan measurements, your orthotist will choose the helmet that is best for your baby.

STARband 3D cranial helmet

STARband® 3D

A next-generation cranial remolding orthosis, the STARband 3D uses precision 3D scanning to deliver a lightweight, ventilated, and custom-fitted helmet that gently reshapes your baby's skull faster and more comfortably than traditional methods.

  • Precision 3D scanning for a fully custom fit
  • Lightweight, ventilated shell for everyday comfort
  • Gently reshapes the skull faster than traditional methods
Talee cranial helmet 2-in-1 design diagram

Talee®

The Talee helmet is an ultra-light, ventilated, and thin orthosis featuring a unique two-stage "2‑in‑1" design, delivering exceptional comfort, progress tracking through printed reports and efficient correction, all in a single custom device.

  • Ultra-light, thin, ventilated shell for all-day comfort
  • Unique two-stage "2‑in‑1" design
  • Progress tracking through printed reports reviewed with your orthotist
Personalized Recommendation
Which helmet is best for my baby?
Parents do not need to choose between STARband® and Talee®. Your orthotist will evaluate your baby's head shape, age, growth pattern, diagnosis, scan measurements, and treatment needs, then choose the helmet that is best for your baby.
REAL FAMILIES, REAL PROGRESS

Moments From Our Cranial Center Families

A few of the babies and families we've had the privilege of treating, from first scan to graduation day.

Baby celebrating helmet graduation day
Baby celebrating helmet graduation day with family
Baby Benjamin celebrating helmet graduation day
Mother and baby Giovanni celebrating helmet graduation day
Father and baby Killian celebrating helmet graduation day
Mother and baby Paige celebrating helmet graduation day
WHAT NJ FAMILIES SAY

Real Reviews From Real Parents

★★★★★
"Stuart and the whole team were so helpful and supportive throughout our son's STARband journey, smooth and reassuring from consultation to fitting."
Morristown Parent
★★★★★
"Miles was in his helmet for 5 months and it was incredible: he tolerated it so well and the results were amazing."
Hazlet Parent
★★★★★
"We were hesitant at first about a helmet for our baby. Everyone was pleasant to work with and supported us every step of the way."
Hackensack Parent

4.9 average · 250+ reviews on Google & Birdeye

VISIT US

Three Convenient NJ Locations

Hazlet (Main Office)

984 Highway 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Morristown

131 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960

Hackensack

385 Prospect Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601