My daughter has a bit of a flat head on one side (positional plagiocephaly) because she always sleeps with her head to one side. The doc pointed this out when she was 2 months and I have been trying hard to make her have a ton of tummy and up time during the day. I thought the flat spot was getting much better, but her pediatrician said there is still enough flattening to consider having her fitted for a helmet. I really don't think her head looks that bad. It's not really that noticable. I was thinking about trying for another 2 months to reposition her when she sleeps and keep up with the tummy time, and then see if it improves. She hates sleeping on her side or tummy, but should I just force her anyway? I think I'd rather do that than having her wear a helmet until she's 1 year old. Anyone else had this dilemma? What did you do? How severe does the flatness have to be to really need the helmet?
2007-05-26 01:29:03 · 6 answers · asked by tiredbutwiredlove 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The helmets really aren't that bad. If the flatness isn't too severe, she may only need it for a few months. Also, if it's going to be unavoidable, it's better to do it now while she probably won't mind. At 6mths, she may be more aware and fuss when you put it on. It also doesn't hurt to get a second opinion from another Dr.
2007-05-26 03:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by berrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a very similar experience with my son who is now 6. I did not go with the helmet (my doctor did not recommend it although his head was pretty bad!). As he got older and spent more time off the flat side it started to slowly improve. His head is not rounded out in the back like most other kids but it is certainly nothing remotely noticeable unless you examine the back of his head up close and compare it with another child with a very rounded out head. I always felt like the helmet would totally ruin his sleep and was for extreme cases only. Consider some early intervention exercise therapy to strengthen the baby's core muscles and neck which will improve the problem of laying on one side only.
2007-05-26 01:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have provided toddler care in my abode for 2 many years. I have 4 children of my personal who're now 28, 26, 23, and 10. contained in the early years of ascertain-hood and being a care service, the advice become to continuously positioned children to sleep on their tummies. through the years, because the advice began to regulate to decrease back napping, i spoke of that it become more advantageous immediately ahead for children to boost a flat head. more advantageous typically than not, it isn't a intense reason for concern because the top will commence to regain this is structure because the toddler starts to attraction to close rolling over and sitting up therefore spending a lot less time on his/her decrease back or in a swing or toddler seat. 5 months is somewhat on the more youthful side at the same time as maximum pediatricians will prescribe a helmet to assist reshape the top. I have cared for a pair children who did positioned on a helmet plus i recognize of a few others. In all the circumstances i'm conscious of, the helmet become worn 23 hours an afternoon, it become very gentle-weight, molded to in good structure their head, and not one of the children minded it. i imagine the children were all about 9 months previous or so as that i recognize of. i might want to propose you come to the professional who equipped the helmet to substantiate it really is ideal equipped. Tummy time does help as does employing a seat with no decrease back mutually with the exer-saucer. certain, her head is truly tender and this is going to re-structure itself in basic terms fantastic as she grows. she will be in a position to no longer become a youngster with a flat head. I in basic terms had a theory - is the helmet you purchased like one you'll positioned on at the same time as using a motorbike? in case you probably did not get it from a professional, this is the incorrect form of helmet.
2016-11-27 20:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little girl has a flat side, i tried to put her on her tummy, (during the day) she didnt like that so i rolled up a towel under her head while she was on her back and i never left her unattended! so she was forced to lay the other side, i turned her play mat around as she often looked at the telly, but she would turn herself around, and remove the towel! my doc said it will eventually work its self out, but another mum i know takes her daughter 3 months old, to a physio that specialises in this field, thats always an option, best of luck!
2007-05-26 02:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had a cranio condition called craniostenosis.. He had to wear a helmet for a year after he had surgery..It's really not a big deal.. You might want to check out www.caps.org
2007-05-26 02:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by Momto8gr8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a gimmic,once she is sitting up and crawling around her head will be fine ,my youngest had this problem ,and at 25 now her head is fine
2007-05-26 01:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋