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My 4 month daughter has 'flat head' syndrome. will her head get rounded out on its own as she gets older and grows and is this a serious or concerning?
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Flat head: Your baby skull is like a ping pong ball. As long as the sutures aren't closed her skull will reshape itself. The best way to help is to givre her tummy time when she is awake.
Answered 2/12/2013
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Will change: The infant skull has 17 growth centers that push away from each other as the skull enlarges. In infants, gravity pushes the face down in sleep & flattens the back, while tummy time or upright feeding cancels the effect. By 6-9 mo, they sit & sleep less, the head improves. If the flattening is much to one side, consult the doc for exercises to lessen the effect.Rarely a shaping helmet is appropriate.
Answered 8/25/2016
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