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My son has flat head at back

2021-03-11 02:49:26
My son 5.5 months old has flat head at the back He can't roll back . From when can I make him sit with support?? And can I put him to sleep( like one in pic) to change position though he just loves sleeping and being on back all the times and doesn't stay like this for long
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Child who is 5.5 months...can't roll back? U don't need to worry much about flat head but for rolling?
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see your paeditrician to check development of child...

Answered2021-03-12 06:15:48

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Hi. You can place the baby in the said position . Baby can sit with support from 6-8 months. Flat head is normal for this age.

Answered2021-03-12 10:53:33

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Don’t worry head wil becomes normal u can change positions

Answered2021-03-11 05:49:05

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