The pediatrician says our baby has an asymmetrical head and that we can select to have him wear a special helmet. is this really necessary?

Asymmetrical head: We can not double guess your pediatrician who has examined the baby and the helmet is only to mold the head into a symmery as babies head will be growing as baby grows.If you have concern, get a second opinion from anther pediatrician.

Unknown: This really depends on the child's age is he a normal infant or does he have a condition that would constrain his movements like muscular problems were hypotonia. I very rarely recommend a helmet because they're expensive not usually covered and most children will have a head that goes back to normal over the first year of life. More tmmy time and make your pediatrician check his neck to make sure.

Maybe: Some asymmetry improves on its own with simple efforts like changing sleep position, neck stretches. Occasionally, physical therapy to improve a neck issue is also needed. Sometimes, in spite of these the shape gradually worsens and helmets can provide a better cosmetic outcome. When started too late, it is less likely to help.Those who have examined the kid are in the best position to tell