Adv Neonatal Care. 2005;5(6):329-340. The preterm infant who is placed in the prone position for extended periods may develop pronounced dolichocephaly and a prominent occiput. Limit prone ...

Each head shape has a unique profile, frontal appearance ... Note tilt of head to 1 side. Head tilt may be most evident when observing the infant from the back. Infants < 3 to 4 months corrected ...