The back of my 2 month old son's head is flat. I'm always playing with him although he does spend time on his back playing during the day. I make sure I change his position at night, but his head does not seem to be filling out. Will it always stay this way?
2007-02-24 04:15:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son ended up having a flat spot that let to a DOC helmet when he was 7 months. I wouldn't worry about it at 2months, but you really need to be aggressive about repositioning now. Cut down the swing and bouncy time(Yikes, I know!), and do a lot of tummy time during the day. You can prop him up on pillows or a boppy if he doesn't like facing down a lot. Also, you can use a Bumbo to sit him upright and his head won't be aginst anything. His head WILL NOT round out on his own without you being on top of it. And don't try and "mold" it like someone suggested! It doesn't work that way. There is a great yahoo groups called "Babies with Plagiocephaly" that is a message board and has a lot of good ideas for repositioning. If you don't see any improvement by 5 or 6 months, then it would be time to discuss a helmet. Good luck!
2007-02-24 07:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His head will be flat for a bit. When he starts to sit up on his own (around 6 months) and get more where he is not on his back or laying down to play and explore, his head will round out just nicely. Dont worry.
2007-02-24 04:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my daughter, who is now six months old. Her doctor told us about a helmet that could be used to round her head out. We passed. A friend of mine, though, chose to use it on her six month old daughter, apparently with some success (it looks like a football helmet). We, on the other hand, just stepped up the tummy time and sitting time. Her head is rounding out just fine. I'm sure your son will be, too. But, if you're really concerned, like my friend, talk to your doctor about the helmet.
2007-02-24 06:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
During playtime I suggest you mold your child head but don't press to hard. During day when your son is awake change his positions frequently my favorite position is tummy time until they move on their own. As far as his head staying flat consult with his pediatrician and get some expert advice.
2007-02-24 04:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Aphreakywuman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it shouldn't stay that way, but you need to make sure that he doesn't spend too much time in seats. My grandson had a flat spot for a while until the pediatrician mentioned that he needed to be moved around more.
2007-02-24 04:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal for babies. My son is 7 mths old and he had a "flat spot" till he was like 5-6 mths....It will fill in over time!
2007-02-24 05:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kristina D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kid's heads are very soft; he's got a lot of growing to do, he should be fine. As always, the doctor knows best, so ask next time you're there.
2007-02-24 04:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is pretty normal at his age, his headis still soft (not just the soft spot on top of his head) I would just give him some time, as he gets older and doesn't need to lay on his back so often it will get better.
2007-02-24 05:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by slawsayssss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time for the infant's head to fully develop. If you're very concerned about this aspect of his body, please feel free to ask his doctor about it.
Good luck!
2007-02-24 04:23:12 · answer #9 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more tummy time.
2007-02-24 04:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋