Tortle Beanie - Pink

Tortle is an FDA cleared knit beanie that helps prevent and treat mild to moderate Flat Head Syndrome. Tortle makes the job of repositioning newborns safe and easy. It is recommended that all newborns wear a Tortle for the first 6 months of life to support healthy development. Tortle works by gently deflecting your baby’s head from side to side while they are lying on the back of their head. It’s a natural way to encourage healthy head and neck motion, without any of the suffocation risks of repositioning pillows or wedges.

To help prevent flat head syndrome, we recommend that all babies wear a Tortle at least 8 hours per day during their first 6 months. He/she will need a Small, Medium, and Large to keep up with their rapid growth.

Description:
Repositioning is recommended for all newborns; every baby is at risk for developing Flat Head Syndrome (plagiocephaly). Because baby's skulls are soft, yet heavy and necks are weak, infants are vulnerable to developing these conditions in the first few months of life. This is why, proper movement and deliberate repositioning of your infant from birth is one of the key's to the healthy development of your baby. Tortle is a simple, comfortable beanie that is FDA cleared to help prevent and treat Flat Head Syndrome (plagiocephaly). Early detection and correct use of Tortle will ensure the best long term results.

To properly use the Tortle, you must pull the beanie down as far as possible so the crown of the head is fitted into the top of beanie and ears are covered. If beanie is covering baby's eyebrows, you can fold the front of the beanie. Remember to let your Tortle grow with your baby and purchase the next Tortle size!

Sizes:
Small (0-2 months/5-10 lbs./13-15" head circumference)
Medium (2-4 months/10-15 lbs./15-16" head circumference)
Large (4-6 months/15-20 lbs./16.5-18" head circumference)

Materials:
95% cotton/5% spandex

Machine Washable

It is recommended that all newborns wear a Tortle™ for the first six months of life to aid in repositioning baby’s head.

1. Pull Tortle down all the way so there is no slack in the fabric being sure that is covers the ears and comes down to nape of the neck.
2. Place support roll behind baby's ear to aid in the repositioning of baby's head from left to right.
3. If necessary, you can roll up the Tortle by the forehead so it doesn't cover baby's eyes.

More details:

• Use Tortle daily graduating through each size until baby is 6 months old. He/She will need a small, medium and large to keep up with rapid growth. Once Torle becomes too tight, no longer covers the ears, or slips off, move onto larger size.
• Reposition support roll and infant's head after each use (every 2-3) hours for a minimum of 6-8 hours a day.
• Regularly check your infant for overheating (adjust clothing and blankets appropriately).
  Not for use overnight, during tummy time, or when it would interfere with another medical device.
• If you suspect your baby may be developing mild flattening of the skull or a tight neck muscle, consider using Tortle as a repositioning aid. In this case, always place the support roll on the same side of the tight neck muscle or over the flat spot until the problem has resolved. Once resolved, then use as instructed above. Improvement can be seen over several weeks. If you aren't seeing improvement consult your pediatrician.