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Hi. my son is just over 5 months and he has a flat spot at the back of his head. how can i sort this out?
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Sort ?: This is normal in an infant who spends most of his time on his back either sleeping or awake. The skull is composed of several bone plates that shift with the force of gravity. Once the kid begins to spend more time upright in sitting,or on his belly, the forces change & the shape will too. It will seem more "normal" by 1 yr. If you feel it is too flat discuss it with his doc.
Answered 2/25/2019
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