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6 wk baby head shape not round
My baby is 6 weeks old and I have noticed that her head shape is not round (probably flathead).
1. How can this be corrected?
2.Can it be corrected naturally?
3.Until how many weeks should I wait for it to get corrected naturally?
4.What kind of doctor needs to be consulted to get it corrected
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Change positions of baby every 3/4 hrs
Do not give tummy without supervision
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-Don’t let the baby lying in same position for long .
- Please turn your baby every 2-3 hours.
- provide tummy time to baby
Follow these tips , headshape will correct on its own.
Dr Divya
MBBS, MD pediatrics
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Change posture of baby and it will normal by 6 month
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult physically doctor
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