flat head - help

[leeandjacob]

Hi,

I have a 3 month old who favours his right side and now has a flat head on that side. It is very noticeable and I am beginning to worry about it. Our maternal nurse said we must correct this now and we have been placing rolled up hand towels under him when he sleeps to push his head to the left. We have also changed his positions so he has to look at us on the left side. No matter what we do he seems to get around it, especially when he is sleeping. Has anyone had this experience and does their head go to normal size once they are sitting up a bit more.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Leanne

[RedPanda]

Hi Leanne! I think it's a pretty common problem, especially for babies who hate "tummy time"!
There was a thread posted here recently which may be of some help to you.

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=35074&highlight=flat

All the best!

[leeandjacob]

thanks, that info was great.


Leanne.

[Xavier's Mumma]

Hi there, i dont know if this is much help to you but my nephew had the same problem and my SIL had to take him to a specialist about it and he had to wear a little helmet for a while, so just keep a eye on it, if its not getting better take him to the doctors

[3cherubs]

Hi Leanne,

My 2 DD layed to one side of their head , with DD1 i used to go in when she was asleep and turn her head to the other side. She was fine.
But, DD2 layed on one side ALL the time, this also made the eye she layed on red all the time. I went in their and moved her head, but she turned it over to the wrong side. So, her head has a little bump on one side, she has hair so only i notice.
My CHN with DD1 went on about it a lot, but with DD2 it was not such a big deal, i just knew because of what happened to DD1.

[3cherubs]

Oh, and to add they both have an average size head as well...:wave:

[MordecaiAliVanAllenO'Shea]

My little man has this. Sometimes the muscle on one side is tighter making i harder for them to turn the other way. We saw a physio that specialising in working with babies and she showed us exercises to stretch the muscles etc and make sure he has full range of movement. If this is what your bub has its important to correct it or it can effect when they start roling and that ie they may only turn to that side if its easier for them. My bub now has full range of movement and his head is looking more even shaped.
Mel

[mum23girls]

my DD had this and we went to the chiropractor (for reflux though) and she was the one that actually pointed it out to me...

I then found out that DD couldn't turn her head cause basically her neck was sore.. they should have full movement when their nose goes over the shoulder on each side, my dd didn't.

Now it is still a little noticable, but her head is starting to even out now.:wave:

[SassyMummy]

I remember them telling me to turn DD's head right at night, and left for the day in order to prevent her getting a flat-head. It never worked out that way though, because DD didn't sleep with her head on either side...he had her face pointed straight up!

It was flat for a while, and perhaps it still is, but I can't tell because her hair is covering it now.

If it's SEVERLY flat then I suppose it's probably something to be concerned about...but if it's not, then it'll be fine. IT's more of an asthetic thing than anything else...

[Nan]

my DD had this and we went to the chiropractor (for reflux though) and she was the one that actually pointed it out to me...

I then found out that DD couldn't turn her head cause basically her neck was sore.. they should have full movement when their nose goes over the shoulder on each side, my dd didn't.

Now it is still a little noticable, but her head is starting to even out now.:wave:
Hi Leanne.
We had the same problem (mentioned above). My DD is 9 months and we took her to a chiropractor a few days ago. Basically, she found that her neck was sore and because she'd had it since birth, she (my DD) thought is was normal, so she wouldn't cry about it.
I'd recommend a chiropractor who is good with adjusting children as DD only has to go back next week and she'll be fine.
We (like above) found her movement improved immediately after she was adjusted in the neck and wrist. Her head is flattening anyway, due to sitting up and more tummy time, but she is lying different ways in bed now, too.
Love,
Nan. xx