My baby prefers to turn her head to one side when she sleeps, which has resulted in a flat spot. I have done the things that the pediatrician suggested, which include more tummy time when she's awake, propping her on her other side with a rolled towel or sleep positioner, and doing neck strengthening exercises daily. I wonder if letting her nap with her head on a pillow during the day would help? Of course I would be there keeping an eye on her. I've tried it and she really sleeps well when using a pillow. To me, it just seems more natural and would provide more cushioning. We use pillows as adults when we sleep. I know it is too dangerous to let her do this at night when we're not right there watching her, but has anyone tried this during the day? Do you think it has helped to reduce flattening? She refuses to nap on her tummy - I've tried that.
2007-04-12 06:14:47 · 6 answers · asked by tiredbutwiredlove 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't see anything wrong with her napping during the day on a pillow just be careful to keep a close watch on her. My third child slept on a pillow during the day for the same reason and it helped. As much as she doesn't like tummy time she really needs it. Good luck!
2007-04-12 06:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby should not use a pillow because it increases the risk of suffocation. If the baby's head is placed in different positions it will not have a flat head. Such as making sure the baby has plenty of tummy time when awake.
2016-04-01 11:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your baby? The more the baby is awake and sitting up, or propped up, the more their head will round out. Lots of little babies have flat spots on the back of their heads, but they will round out as soon as they get older. Don't give her a pillow, or put her to sleep on her tummy.
2007-04-12 06:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had twin boys and one of them didnt like turning his head to the right so he had a flat spot on the left and was really distorting the shape of his head i tried all the things you did on the doctors advice but it didnt work , i didnt use a pillow as he didnt like it ( still doesnt ) but i made sure he had lots of tummy time , and the best thing i think i did was when i sat him with me i would sit him on my knee turn his head slowly to the right then rest it on my chest so he was cuddled in to me . he never got frustrated with it because he was having cuddles with mummy and with in a few weeks he was turning his head willingly and his head started to go back to its normal shape .he's 11 months now and has no problems . hope this helps
good luck
2007-04-12 08:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its too risky during the day. What if you fell asleep.
We found our son fell asleep in one direction at night because that was the side the mobile/light show was on. If you have one of those, switch sides, or get one on the side you want her to switch to.
2007-04-12 06:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is always that risk of suffocation and also sids would come into play as well cause of the soft bedding
2007-04-12 06:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by ilovemykids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋