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Head shaping

2021-08-22 06:02:44
My baby is 5 months old his head is not in shape it is flattened in d back can it be corrected at this age of 5 months Can I use the attached pillow for shaping I am doing head massage and pressing while taking headbath Will it be corrected
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It may or may not get corrected. But it will not affect the brain. So nothing to worry. More important is the size of the head. Please get head circumference measured and interpreted by a pediatrician

Answered2021-08-22 06:57:10

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An infant s skull bones are soft. Try to keep changing baby s position in bed every few hours..  to supine,  prone , lateral..  Shape changes as there is continuous pressure on back of head as babies keep lying on bed ...

Answered2021-08-23 05:06:40

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