Hello, I understand your concern
This is called positional plagiocephaly
It is usually harmless and does not affect brain development. In most cases, the shape improves on its own as baby starts sitting, crawling, and spending less time lying down
Next Steps
Tummy time: Encourage 3–5 sessions a day, a few minutes each, when baby is awake and supervised
Change head position while sleeping: Alternate the baby’s head to face different directions each night
Hold the baby more: Reduce prolonged time on back (like in car seats, swings)
Side-lying play when awake (supervised)
Limit time in carriers like rockers or reclined chairs
Health Tips
Red flags:
Head shape is not improving by 7–8 months
Flattening is severe
Baby has tight neck muscles (torticollis)
There are signs of delayed milestones or asymmetric facial features
Helmet therapy is rarely needed, and only in severe cases after 6–7 months, and under specialist advice.