a dynamic infant head support for preventing , or correcting , the abnormal shape of a head of an infant , and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly . the support is an oval - shaped pillow , with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated . spaced barriers divide the interior of the pillow into a plurality of compartments . a ring - like manifold passes through the interior of the pillow and communicates with each compartment . a plurality of valves is operatively associated with the manifold ; one valve is located in each compartment . the valves allow fluid , such as pressurized air , in the manifold , to inflate individual compartments . the manifold is pressurized by a pump , at a remote location ; a heater warms the pressurized air . a remote controller is connected to the valves by electrical leads . the controller governs the sequence of operation of the valves , and regulates the duration of time that each valve is open . the controller may be programmed , to inflate or expand the compartments in the pillow , to gently lift , and mildly turn , the head of the infant positioned thereon , thus combating the abnormal shape or deformation .