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Baby head is a bit flat

2025-02-02 02:50:08
My baby is 6 months old but his head is flat from back what can be done to get a perfect shape. Or it's too late for him to
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Use round pillow filled with mustard seeds and change the position of head of the baby during sleep every 3 to 4 hours

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Make baby sleep in lateral positions

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Head becomes flat due to constant same position on being lying down. And that happens to many children
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keep changing sides of head while lying down , it is not too late head will regain normal contour

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