Question 1

what would cause a babies head to grow at a slow rate?

Accepted Answer

Family trend?: Small heads can be a normal family trait.  So can large heads.  Head growth is a measure of brain growth, but is not a measure of brain function.  Some babies have smaller heads but are very smart and healthy.  Your pediatrician will carefully monitor growth and development.  Any problems can be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

Question 2

why do babies sling their head side to side?

Accepted Answer

Too heavy: The head is heavy and little babies (0-4 months) do not yet have strong enough neck muscles to control it so it sort of falls to one side. Gets better by 4 months. Older babies often do things because they figured out they can.

Question 3

is a head lag a concern in babies aged 4 months? what is it indicative of?

Accepted Answer

Head lag: At 4 months, head lag is not uncommon and can be within normal. 
However, if not pulling to stand, rolling over or just reduced muscle tone in neck, should
be referred to a pediatric neurologist for further evaluation for reassurance.

Question 4

my infant seems to have or be developing an abnormally shaped head. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

It's usually normal: Many vaginally-born newborns have some head "deformity" due to the proess of passing through the birth canal. The rapid growth of the brain and the softness of the skull usually correct the "deformity" within the first few months of life. Parents should seek consultation with their child's pediatrician, if the "deformity" persists, becomes worse and/or there is limitation of neck movement.

Question 5

why is it that my babies body feels cool from head to toe?

Accepted Answer

Babies: babies have poor temperature regulation and cn feel cool

Question 6

what to do if i have an ultrasound showing the babies head as dolichocephaly?

Accepted Answer

More info: If the brain structure is normal, don't do anything. Wait until the child is born. Dolichocephaly is a head shape description, and nothing more. It does not necessarily indicate a medical problem needing treatment.

Question 7

why does my babies head always lean to one side?

Accepted Answer

Infant torticollis: Torticollis is a condition when babies are born with their head tilted to one side, caused by tight muscles in the neck. Sometimes people will feel a lump on one side of the neck. Your Pediatrician may instruct you in infant massage and stretches, or refer you to physical therapy (PT). The condition usually resolves by 3 months of age with the proper treatment.

Question 8

how long it takes for babies head to round about?

Accepted Answer

Stages: Baby heads can get pretty pointy during birth--but generally look much better even after as little as 24 - 48 hours.  Some babies develop flat spots or other deformities over time related to sleep position, and sometimes to other problems like torticollis, or sometimes rare conditions.  Depending on your baby's age, it might be a good idea to discuss this with your pediatrician and have an exam.

Question 9

why is a 14 month babies head tilted to the right side.

Accepted Answer

Many issues: I think muscle, bone or visual. A kid may have a transient spasm in the trapezious (neck) muscle that may persist if not treated with therapy.There are some kids born with fusion of some neck vertebrae that have a permanent tilt. Some kids will voluntarily tilt their head because one of the eye muscles is out of balance & they see better that way.

Question 10

what are the risk for babies who hit their heads all the time?

Accepted Answer

Head banging: Is a bad sign. Get the baby checked.

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