As Alfie's parents, we are trying to raise funds to help give him the treatment he needs for a diagnosed condition of severe plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (known as severe baby flat head). This is a condition and treatment that the NHS will not fund!

Alfie is a happy 5 month old baby. Despite Alfie having a lot of allergies (milk intolerance and fructose) and having to overcome a tongue tie procedure he is still a bubbly, fun loving baby.

Alfie's condition effects the shape of his head, altering the shape of the back and the side of the head. Due to this his ears are misaligned and Alfie's has a bulge on his forehead/down his face, due to his skull being the wrong shape. The treatment that Alfie will receive is a helmet that will reshape his head and make him look like any other child. This treatment will be carried out by a clinic in Leeds called Technology in Motion, which provides specialist treatment for Alfie's condition. Alfie has already had a 3d head scan and measurements taken to confirm the severe diagnosis of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly . His treatment will also include lots of check up and monitoring. Due to Alfie's young age his treatment will last 12-16 weeks.

When Alfie When Alfie's treatment is complete:

Normal kids glasses and sunglasses will fit his head shape

If he needs to wear googles (swimming or for work in later life) they will fit

A normal kids bike helmet will fit and a work helmet will fit in later life

Alfie wont have any visible flat areas on his head, his ear will have moved to the correct place and he will not have any visible bulge on his forehead, also his jaw will be symmetrical so it is less likely he will have a severe cross bite, overbite or under bite

He will be less likely to have a developmental delay due to plagiocephaly and brachycephaly

Below are studies linked to baby flat head:

Cognitive and motor delays may be linked to 'flat head syndrome' in young babies...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100215081730.htm

Flat head syndrome linked to motor, language and cognitive delays...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170124111344.htm

Due to no funding by the NHS Trust, any donation you can make would honestly mean the world to our family.

A big thank you for all your support and donations!