Should I Worry if My Baby Has a Big Head? ... Sotos syndrome. This condition causes rapid physical growth before birth and for the first several years of life.

It's a big word for a fairly common occurrence: plagiocephaly (pronounced play-gee-oh-sef-a-lee), which is Greek for oblique or slanted head. The condition refers to an asymmetrical skull, and it ...

Wondering whether your baby needs a head-shaping pillow?Consumer Reports explains why you should avoid these products, which are marketed to prevent babies from developing a flat head.