The claim

「Shaping pillows prevent flat head」

Verdict

Myth

No pillow belongs in a cot before age one — shaping pillows don’t work and are a suffocation hazard. Prevent flat spots by alternating head position and awake tummy time.

Sources

  1. AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics

    American Academy of Pediatrics. (2026/09/11). How to keep your sleeping baby safe: AAP policy explained. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/a-parents-guide-to-safe-sleep.aspx

    Direct source · Academic institution / professional society · checked 2026-10-13

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