2006-07-29 10:17:20 · 14 answers · asked by MrBurgandy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm not sure that you can "fix" thebabys flat spot. But I do know (advice from my mom when I had my first child) to ALWAYS keep turning the baby's head , you know, like switch sides when he's lying down.Include bot side and back of head.Don't let the baby lay continuioslly on one side (head). Hope you understand this,lol and hope it helps!!!My kids, I must say, have perfect heads and they are 31 and 29. So, I'm guessing the advice from my mom helped. God rest her soul. She's gone now, but memories and advice are instilled into my heart!
2006-07-29 10:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by andie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The flat spot should go away on its own. It's there because the baby is sleeping in the same position all the time. Prop the mattress of the crib or bassinet to one side or the other with rolled-up towels. this will keep the baby on it's back but force them to lean their head to one side slightly, alleviating the pressure on the flat spot.
2006-07-29 10:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by jess_offramp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other post that the flat spot will correct itself over time, unless of course, you happen to put the flat spot there, than just apologize in 20 years to the little guy.
2006-07-29 10:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by sfcjcl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feed him a bottle or breast make sure you feed him in your left arm as much as your right arm. Lay the baby in different positions when playing with him. Whatever side seems to be the worst try and get him to lay on the opposite, but make sure the side thats fine still gets a break too b/c then it will end up flat in the process.
2006-07-29 13:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by tigreria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I would do is to speak to your pediatrician the next time you see him..there is a special helmet that you can put on the child to help mold his head correctly..this is usually only done for children who have some health issues and spend a great deal of time in one position. See what the pediatrician says but Im sure he will tell you just to keep changing the babys position and that once he spends more time sitting up by himself thing will even out.
2006-07-29 12:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. It will fix itself as the baby grows.
Maybe you should have read a book on raising a child before you got started?
2006-07-29 10:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess depending on how old your baby is, but having a little tummy time is supposed to help round out their head.
2006-07-29 11:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by toni01rh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, nowadays the doctors want you putting baby to bed on his back. Try laying him on his sides too.
2006-07-29 10:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will fix itself. If he lies on his sides sometimes, that MAY help, but it will take care of itself. You do not need to do anything.
2006-07-29 11:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Barbara A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy named "Tonto Garcia" that claims to have a fix for that... something to do with "protein shakes" or somesuch.
- Regards,
Ward
2006-07-29 10:21:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋