Flat Head??? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

simonsmom · 01-24-2006, 03:24 PM

The back of my babys head looks like it's getting flat. I asked the Dr. about it and she said that i need to give more tummy time. Does this sound right? Does anyone elses child have this? DOes it go back to normal?

dizzygirl · 01-24-2006, 03:39 PM

It really depends on how severe the flatness is. More tummy time is to strengthen the neck muscles, which can sometimes cause a flat head.I'm sure if it was bad, the doctor would have suggested physical therapy, so it's probably fine.

simonsmom · 01-24-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzygirl

It really depends on how severe the flatness is. More tummy time is to strengthen the neck muscles, which can sometimes cause a flat head.I'm sure if it was bad, the doctor would have suggested physical therapy, so it's probably fine.

When I mentioned it to the dr. she really didn't check it that much. I don't know what physical therapy would do.

Mommie-2-B · 01-24-2006, 03:51 PM

I've heard that if the flatness is severe enough, the doctor will put them in a helmet. It sounds like the doc isn't worried, so you probably shouldn't either.

JustinsMommy05 · 01-24-2006, 04:24 PM

Positional Plagiocephaly, also known as flattened head syndrome, is a condition that can occur when your baby sleeps in the same position repeatedly. It can also occur because of problems with your baby's neck muscles.

Do a search for it and you will find loads of info including pictures. If your doctor isn't concerned I wouldn't be either. I thought my DS may have had a mild case of it. The doctor said he was fine, and didn't have it and that it would completly round out. He's now 7 months and his heads perfectly round.