My daughter who is 8 weeks now, seems to start getting the back of her head flat due to sleeping on it always in one position.
I try to sort of push it to one side when shes asleep, but she ends up straightening it herself.
Is it SAFE to sleep babies on their SIDES, with one arm under them? Or are their bones to soft to do so?
Are there any PILLOWS to help shape her head? I do not want her to have a flat head.
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2006-12-24 07:13:49 · 9 answers · asked by FearStrikes.com 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Lots of tummy time will off set the time spent laying on her back. It is important to try to not let your baby's head get too flat or they will have to wear a sort of helmet to correct it. Wearing baby in a Baby Bjorn style carrier is also a good way to have them up and off their backs and great exercise for mom too.
Putting a baby to sleep on their side is not a good idea as they could flop over onto their tummy. Tummy sleeping increases the risk of SIDS. There is no concern for soft bones, the head just seems "soft" becuase all the skull plates are not fused yet and are able to move.
If you are really concerned discuss it with you doctor.
2006-12-24 08:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I never had a wedge to sleep on and for some reason, I dont think you did either. The last two answers are fine also, but if you can come to terms with the back of her head being a bit flat than round, it is perfectly normal. Since she still has soft bones, it is likely that the flat spot will round out later on in life. I would not be too worried about it right now. :) But thanks for being such a caring parent!
2006-12-24 07:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Judy J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Remember to get her off her back when she is awake. Have her spend most of her AWAKE time on her tummy. Dont use the car seat, infant seat and swing as a place to park her for extended periods of time. When out and about with her, take her out of the seat and carry her in the stores. That will help alot.
Head shape does not always self correct and there are alot of kids with funny shaped heads because no one told the parents to get the baby off the back when she is awake and out of the gadgets that allow the baby to sit for extended periods of time with pressure on the back of the head.
2006-12-24 08:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by LORI P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, her back is safest to help protect her from SIDS. Her head will round back out in a few months. Pillows are unsafe until a child is 2 or 3. Don't worry. We all go through this.
2006-12-24 09:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son got a flat head this way, I couldn't keep him in one spot for the life of me. And DO NOT use a sleep positioner they actually contribute to SIDS. Research it on the web.
The flat head grows out around 7-9 months.
2006-12-24 07:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get a wedge that will hold the baby in place on their sides for sleeping. It is safe to do so as long as the baby's face is free of obstructions that may hinder breathing.
2006-12-24 07:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sissy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
good answers by that last member.. also, keep in mind, that her head will not permanently be flat. You need to talk to your practitioner about safe ways to combat this problem.. they can perscribe a wedge.
2006-12-24 07:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask a doctor what to do.
If he doesnt know what to do then don't worry shes FEMALE she will most likely have long hair to conceal her head shape.
2006-12-24 08:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lexilicious 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
her head will shape back in time, and as she gets older she'll be on her stomach more, don't worry.
2006-12-24 11:48:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋