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I am very concerned about my baby's flat head syndrome. i am doing everything i can but i'm still worried her head will stay like that. please give me?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tummy time: Get him involved in tummy time with passage of time his skull will revert to a normal shape.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Tummy time for play,: Back to sleep. See the aap's healthy child app or online at www.Aap.Org for age-appropriate toys & teaching. If there is no premature closure of sutures, the spaces between the skull bones, no treatment is needed.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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A member asked:

I am very concerned about my baby's flat head syndrome. i am doing everything i can but i'm still worried her head will stay like that. please give me?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Fricke agreed

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Dr Sojico agreed

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