Observational studyActa paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2020
Prevailing head position to one side in early infancy-A population-based study.
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- Longitudinal developmental profiles in 4- to 5-year-old Dutch children: a latent profile analysis.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Sensory processing and neurodevelopmental disorder traits in 4- to 5-year-old Dutch children adjusted for sex, neurodevelopment in infancy and IQ.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Causal Effects on Early Risk Factors of Developmental Coordination Disorder in the Dutch Lifelines Cohort.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2025Article
- The Correlation Between Infant Head Shape in Craniometric Studies and Psychomotor Development Disorders.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Prevailing head position to one side in early infancy-A population-based study.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2020Observational
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Abstract
aimTo determine the prevalence of prevailing head position to one side (PHP) in young infants and to evaluate its associations with reaching performance, neurological condition and perinatal and socio-economic factors.
methodsObservational study in 500 infants (273 boys) 2-6 months corrected age, representative of the Dutch population (median gestational age 39.7 weeks (27-42); birthweight 3438 g (1120-4950). Prevailing head position to one side and reaching performance were assessed with the Infant Motor Profile; neurological condition with the Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment. Socio-economic information and perinatal information were obtained by questionnaire and medical records. Associations were analysed with uni- and multivariable statistics.
resultsPrevailing head position to one side was observed in 100 infants (20%), and its prevalence decreased from 49% at 2 months to 0% at 6 months. Only in infants aged 4-5 months PHP was significantly associated with worse reaching and an at-risk neurological score. Prevailing head position to one side was weakly associated with prenatal substance exposure, post-natal admission to a paediatric ward and paternal native Dutch background.
conclusionPrevailing head position to one side at 2-3 months is a frequently occurring sign with limited clinical significance. Yet, PHP at 4-5 months is associated with a worse functional and neurological condition. Therefore, PHP at 4-5 months could serve as a red flag indicating possible challenges in later development.
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