Family Resource Center

Everything you need to help your baby thrive.

Free guides, expert-backed instructions, and trusted support — gathered in one place for parents navigating plagiocephaly, torticollis, and cranial remolding. You're not doing this alone.

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Brochures & printed resources

Download and keep — all free, all yours.

Print them, save them to your phone, or share them with family and caregivers. Every guide reflects the same evidence-based care we provide in our clinics.

Caregiver's Guide

Your day-to-day companion — what to expect during treatment, helmet care, cleaning, wear schedules, and reassurance for the road ahead.

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Cranial Center Brochure

The full overview of who we are, what plagiocephaly is, our custom 3D-printed helmets, and your journey to a better head shape from first scan to final visit.

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Tummy Time Brochure

Why supervised tummy time matters for strength, development, and head shape — plus simple, encouraging ways to build it into everyday play.

Updated 2024PDFEnglish
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Tummy Time — Español

Nuestra guía de "tummy time" en español, para que toda la familia pueda apoyar el desarrollo y la forma de la cabeza de su bebé.

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Tummy Time Tools

A clear, step-by-step guide to positioning, timing, and gentle progressions — turn tummy time into a routine you and your baby can both enjoy.

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Reposition Guide

Practical repositioning techniques to relieve pressure and encourage even, healthy head growth — available in both English and Spanish.

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Parent's Guide

A complete overview of cranial remolding — what a cranial band is, what success looks like, how insurance coverage works, and the questions families ask most.

Updated 2025PDFEnglish
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Guía para Padres — Español

La guía completa del remodelado craneal en español: qué es una banda craneal, cómo es el éxito del tratamiento, la cobertura del seguro y las preguntas más frecuentes.

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Treatments & technology

How we shape better outcomes.

From custom 3D-printed helmets to fast, safe scanning, here's a closer look at the tools and treatments behind your baby's care.

Next-Generation Helmets

The latest innovation in cranial bands — custom 3D-printed, lightweight, breathable, and gentle. Effective, comfortable, and baby- and parent-approved.

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3D Head-Shape Scanning

The STARscanner captures your baby's exact head shape in 2–3 seconds — a safe, FDA-cleared, radiation-free laser scan with over 240 precise measurements.

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InfantEar — Ear Molding

A safe, non-surgical option for correcting infant ear deformities. Early molding brings the best results — see how the InfantEar system works and why timing matters.

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Head-Shape Assessment Guide

A clinical reference chart showing the five types of deformational plagiocephaly — from normal to very severe — and when repositioning versus orthotic evaluation is recommended.

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Trusted partners

Specialists we work alongside.

When your child needs craniofacial or neurosurgical expertise, these are the New Jersey partners we know and trust.

NJ Craniofacial Center

Comprehensive craniofacial evaluation and surgical care for children with complex head and facial conditions.

njcraniofacialcenter.com

NJ Pediatric Neuroscience Institute

Pediatric neurosurgery and neuroscience care, including evaluation of craniosynostosis and related conditions.

njpediatricneurosurgery.com
Parent support

Connect with families who understand.

Sometimes the most reassuring thing is talking to another parent who's been exactly where you are. These communities are here for you.

CAPPSKIDS Parent Support

Craniosynostosis and Positional Plagiocephaly Parents Support — a national community offering guidance, stories, and connection.

cappskids.org

STAR Family — Orthomerica

Resources and family stories from the makers of the STARband cranial remolding orthosis.

orthomerica.com
Research & articles

The evidence behind the advice.

Our guidance on repositioning and tummy time is grounded in published pediatric research. Read it for yourself.

Positional Skull Deformities in Infants

"Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants" — clinical guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

American Academy of Pediatrics · pediatrics.aappublications.org

Make Playtime "Tummy Time"

"For Strong Babies, Make Playtime 'Tummy Time'" — a parent-friendly look at why those early minutes on the belly matter so much.

WFMY News 2 · wfmynews2.com
Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for parents.

What resources does Cranial Center provide for parents?
Free downloadable brochures — including a Caregiver's Guide, a Cranial Center brochure, a Tummy Time brochure and step-by-step guide, and a Reposition Guide — along with links to partner websites, parent support groups, and published articles on infant head shape care.
Are the brochures free to download?
Yes. All of the PDF brochures and guides listed on this page, including the Caregiver's Guide and Tummy Time Tools, are free to download.
Are guides available in Spanish?
Yes. The Tummy Time guide and the Reposition Guide are both available as PDFs in Spanish as well as English, so the whole family can support your baby's care.
Where can I find parent support groups?
This page links to the Craniosynostosis and Positional Plagiocephaly Parents Support group (CAPPSKIDS) and the STAR Family resource from Orthomerica, among other online resources for parents.
Is there research behind the repositioning and tummy time recommendations?
Yes — this page links to "Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants" from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which backs the repositioning and tummy time guidance referenced throughout the site.