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Takes the pressure off
the flat spot
No repositioning and no fighting their favourite side. Here's how it works, how to set it up and what the first weeks look like.
- Set up in minutes
- Grows with your baby
- Designed by Dr Gary Rogers
20,000+Families worldwideFamilies worldwide
6 to 8 weeks6 to 8When most parents see a visible differenceWeeks for most to see a visible difference
5Peer-reviewed clinical studiesClinical studies
How it works
Why a flat spot stays, and what changes
Your baby's head grows because their brain is growing fast. Where the head rests on a flat mattress, that growth is held back and pushed elsewhere. That's how a flat spot forms, and why it tends to stay while the same spot keeps taking the weight.
On a regular mattress
Pressure stays on the flat spot
Hour after hour, the same spot takes the pressure. Growth is held back at the point of pressure and redirected elsewhere.
On the Perfect Noggin
Pressure comes off the flat spot
Pressure moves to the rounder parts of the head, leaving space for the flatter area to grow into.
Simplified drawings to show the idea, not to scale. Both show the top of your baby's head: nose at the top, ears either side, and the back of the head resting on the surface.
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No repositioning
Their head can turn either way. The cup keeps working whichever side they face.
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Grows with your baby
Four foam layers adjust the fit as their head grows. You check it each week with the tape in the box.
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Alongside your physio
Your physio works on the neck. The Perfect Noggin takes the pressure off the head. Most families use both.
What it is: firm foam with a recessed cup for the back of the head. No loose parts, and nothing straps or holds your baby. It isn't a pillow or a positioner.
Setting up
Set up once. Then it's just routine
Everything you need is in the box, and the video walks you through it step by step.
Chapters
In the box: contoured base, 4 foam layers, 2 tape measures, cotton cover and user guide.
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Step 1: Measure their head
Wrap the tape from the box around the widest part of their head, just above the eyebrows and ears.
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Step 2: Set the foam layer
Take out the smaller layers to match the measurement. A good fit leaves a few millimetres either side of the ears.
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Step 3: Into the cot or bassinet
Fit the cotton cover and lay it level on the mattress. Keep the cot clear: no pillows, blankets or toys.
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Step 4: On their back
Back of the head in the recessed cup. Any swaddle or sleep sack is fine.
What to expect
What the first 8 weeks usually look like
Every baby settles in their own way. Here's a rough guide to the weeks ahead, so you know what's normal along the way.
When to stop
Rolling is the signal to watch for, not a date on the calendar.
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Starts rolling: only use it while someone's awake and watching.
Rolling regularly: stop using it.
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Or finish earlier once any neck tightness has settled, they're over 4 months and you're happy with their head shape.
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Week 1
Settling in
Some babies settle straight away. Most take a few days, some up to two weeks. All normal.
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Every day
The more hours, the better
Consistency is what makes the difference, every time they're on their back.
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Once a week
Measure and photograph
Move up a layer when the fit gets snug. Take a photo from above so you can compare.
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Weeks 6 to 8
A visible difference
Most parents see a visible difference within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent use. Every baby is different, so results vary.
Used safely, every time
The Perfect Noggin has been designed with safety as its number one priority.
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Baby is always on their back
Designed for long periods on their back. The contour takes the pressure off the flat area.
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Firm and flat surface
Firm and flat surface with no loose parts, and nothing soft in the cot.
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Head turns freely both ways
It is not a positioner, wedge or a pillow. Nothing straps or holds them down.
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Baby can breathe easily
Your baby's chin is up and not tucked in, keeping their airway fully open.
A version designed for premature babies, the Preemie Orthotic Device, was studied in neonatal intensive care and found feasible and safe, with no device-related adverse events reported.
Knorr et al., Advances in Neonatal Care, 2019
Safety warning: DO NOT use without supervision if your baby has an adjusted age of over 6 months, or if they are rolling back to stomach.
A version designed for premature babies, the Preemie Orthotic Device, was studied in neonatal intensive care and found feasible and safe, with no device-related adverse events reported.
Knorr et al., Advances in Neonatal Care, 2019
Is it right for your baby?
Answer a few quick questions and we'll email you a straight answer, even if it isn't the right fit.
Not suitable for babies with craniosynostosis. If your baby has reflux, breathing, heart, bone or joint problems, check with your paediatrician first.
Why it works
The expertise behind the design
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Designed by a paediatric craniofacial surgeon
Dr Gary Rogers has spent 23 years treating babies with flat heads and tight necks.
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Earlier versions tested in 5 clinical studies
Peer-reviewed and published between 2008 and 2019.
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Used by 20,000+ families worldwide
Rated 4.7 stars by parents.
The studies: Rogers et al. 2008 · Seruya et al. 2013 · DeGrazia et al. 2015 · Knorr et al. 2016 · Knorr et al. 2019. Earlier versions of the design, 305 babies in total.
Questions
What parents ask us first
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
It fits most standard cots and bassinets, including Snoo and Halo. It's 76cm long and 36cm wide, so measure yours before you order.
Yes. Nothing straps or holds your baby. They can turn their head to either side, including if they spit up, and the cup still takes the pressure off the flat spot.
A swaddle usually helps. You can also roll a face towel into a small speed bump and tuck it under the cover, below their bottom. The set-up video shows how at 3:28.
Keep the room cool or use a fan. Never put a cloth or any padding in the recessed cup.
Yes. If your baby has a tight neck or always turns one way, keep seeing your physio. They work on the neck, and the Perfect Noggin keeps taking the pressure off the head in between.
If they aren't rolling from back to tummy yet, it isn't too late, though there's less time to work with. Read the safety warning above, and email us if you'd like to talk it through.
Choose 6 or 12 weeks. Your hire starts the day it arrives, with free delivery and return in Australia. We place a $150 hold on your card (not a charge) and release it when the unit is back. Need longer? Extend in 2 or 4 week blocks. When you're ready to send it back, let us know and we'll email you a prepaid return label.
Still not sure?
We're Joel and Vanessa, Brisbane parents who went through this with our own daughter. Email us and we'll help you work it out.
Email ussupport@theperfectnoggin.com.au
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The earlier you start, the more head growth is still to come.