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My baby's head was not in round shape. during the first three months he used to sleep keeping his head turned to the left most of the time. so it became flattened more on the left side. as it is flattened more on left than right it seems mis shappen. Now he turned 7 months still there us no change head. It's not become round shape. Make us worry ho

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In most cases as the baby grows up by the age of 2 years the shape of the head becomes close to normal, this should not be any reason to worry however if you still have concerns please talk to your pe ...  Read More

My baby is 3.5 months old his head shape is flat backside and little up on the upper side Can it be corrected now with my massage over head in this age Pls advise me

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It is ok. This happens as your baby stays in only 1 position on bed. Baby s bones are softer and more moldable than adults, hence skull gets shaped the way you make baby lie.. So keep changing baby ...  Read More

My 3 mnth old baby has some problem with his head shape due to his gas problem he usually sleep on his right side but now i notice that he is flatten from one side on extremely below the head plzz help me wat to do

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Usually this will settle down as the baby gets bigger, no need to do anything right now ...  Read More

Can i use a pillow for my new born for his head shape and also plz let me know how Baby body hair will be removed He has hair on his body including face also.

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Oh god no. Please don't used any head shaper. Baby will regain his normal shape as he grows. And nothing to do for extra hair as well. All is completely normal. ...  Read More

Hi I have concern about my 11month old baby girl. Her forehead looks different. Which doctor can diagnose the abnormalities in head shape of baby? Is there any specific type of test need to perform.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. I can exactly notice , but I feel you are asking about the slight hump on the Centre of the scalp . You may visit a Pediatrician or a Pediatric neurosurgeon f ...  Read More

I am concerned about my baby's head shape . Can anybody suggest which type of paeditrian can help us out.

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By the pics you sent,she's fine. Still,you need to have a head circumference measurement and compare it with birth time head circumference. In any case,the final shape will be formed at 18-24 months,w ...  Read More

Hello doctor..my baby is 3months old his head is misshapen it is not pressed well when born..at back of his head right is flat and left is height..please help he doctor how to make it in correct shape..

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Shape ones changed cannot be recorrecred. If baby is having normal milestones and good weight gain do not worry about the shape. Over time with hair growth it ...  Read More

I have 2 years baby girl iam always thinking about her head shape and searching in Google which makes me feel depressed I feel like my baby doesn't have proper head shape I am unable to concentrate on my work and thinking that because of that my baby is not active like other kids.. Google search makes me more anxious , depressed and always comparin

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You can take pediatric doctor opinion for the baby. Dont worry and search Google, it was lot of information that is not correct or relevant. For overcoming anxiety you can take Homoeopathy treatment ...  Read More

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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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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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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 babie ...  Read More

Newborn baby 20 days old , while putting in cradle hit head to side bar of cradle , baby cried for 2 seconds and calmed down after consoling. No visible injury. No other signs. Should i worry about it. Is baby head to fragile to het injured after small bump??

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact num ...  Read More

My son has little big forehead at 5 months concerned about would it increase more And does it effect the head shape

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It's difficult to comment without a check up. Head circumference measurement and overall development is important. Please visit a pediatrician ...  Read More

Biparietal Diameter (BPD) • Your value: 51.4 mm (21st percentile) Occipito-Frontal Diameter (OFD) • Your value: 65.4 mm (5.1st percentile) Head Circumference (HC) • Your value: 185.5 mm (2.8th percentile) Abdominal Circumference (AC) • Your value: 173.2 mm (41st percentile) Femur Length (FL) • Your value: 35.7 mm (12.3rd percentile) Estimated

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The parameters suggest nothing significant to do now. You need follow up growth scans in a month but before thar you should get an Anomaly scan done. ...  Read More

Hello, My daughter is 4.5 months old I have attached 2 photos of my baby' flat head. I try and keep changing sides. By what age does it get to the original shape. Also is this considered slightly flat or significantly flat. Pls advise Thank you

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It's normal ...  Read More

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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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Currently my baby is 4 months 10 days old she prefers side sleeping on left side at night Do we still need to keep reposition her head ? If so how many months long do we need to reposition her head to protect head shape

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Try to reposition the head gently. Use a special pillow available in baby stores. Don't do it forcefully ...  Read More

My baby is 1 month old he s always facing head one side r other not straight can we use neck support pillow which is in online. Thanks in advance

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Sometimes baby turn one side more than. Positional change can lead to hair loss with head shape deformity. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month 15 days old . She is having slope from crown of head to fore head when seen from right side . Little flatness seen on right side back of head Can you help with below queries 1. Does it resolve on its own considering age of baby ? 2. We are using hard coir matress with 6 layer of blankets does it cause more pressure on baby head,

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1 yes it can 2 normal mattress, nothing fancy 3 not required 4 yes side sleep helps, no fix time Main is tummy time Holding baby more then keeping lying down Make a head roll ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I am writing to seek your advice regarding my son's (1.3years)head shape. I've noticed that the back of his head appears irregular, with the left side being more prominent or uneven compared to the right side. I'm concerned about this asymmetry and would greatly appreciate your evaluation and guidance on how to address .

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Greetings frequent change of sleeping position will help .or if it's severe abnormal shape there are certain treatments available kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 5 month old. He has flat head at back. Please check attached photos. I am using mustard seed pillow but no use. Will it get round shape. I am worried.

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Wait n watch. ...  Read More

Can babies go in deep sleep after medication,how do I check , when I call him in sleep he smiles and sleeps again have given him medicines, gudcef drops, mucolite drops and atarax drops he is having cold and congestion, when I tickle his ears he is smiling in sleep

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Hello. No need to worry ...  Read More

My baby is 6 month old yesterday night when i play with him he hit his head on my front teeth he stop for few minutes dint cry today morning he vomit 1 teaspoon although he smiles and feed well should i worry

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If the kid keeps vomiting and cries less, plays less, and any sweeping in the area of injury, then consult a neurosurgeon for an evaluation. However, if the kid is fine, you can observe and wait. ...  Read More

Had a normal delivery but a vacuum was used. I have attached a picture of my baby's head shape. Birth on 28/11/23 and has been 2 weeks, however I am not sure if the shape is a bit more like a cone shape. Should I seek medical help? As a vacuum was used at the time of delivery. Attached picture.

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Visit pediatrician... Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Hi Dr, Just wanted a clarification, I delivered a baby on 28/11/23 was a normal delivery but vacuum assisted. Labour for almost 8 hours..The baby head shape is a bit cone shaped till now. Is this something I need to be worried of? As it was via a vacuum? Thank you so much

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It will take 30 to 45 day to resolve ... ...  Read More

Hi my baby has got flag head on left side as she was sleeping with head turned mostly on left.. tried to reposition her but she again turned on left. She is able to turn her head both sides comfortably when on her back awake. Also noticed a bit of flattening on the back just a small part. I have been told it resolves once they go mobile, does it re

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Give vitamin d3 drops ...  Read More

My baby is 1 month old. She has head like this. I use mustard pillow for this. She sleep in head curved position. How to cure this. What is the name of the problem

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If no symptoms wait and watch, could be normal ...  Read More

Not sure how to describe it but my baby keep turning her head like she is saying no ,though no one ask her anything ..she is 6 month old..is it something to worry ? She does it on her own like she is playing and den forgets about it

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Hi doctor, baby six months having head circumference is 48cm, weight 8.3kg Birth hc was 38cm, weight 3.8kg Today doctor told us done usg neurosonography Anything to worry?

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It's normal .. no need to be worry. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 6 month old, I can see T shape of his head from front. Is this ok? please suggest

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Greetings where u are seeing that.kindly elaborate.kindly book a consultation so that I can guide ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I just wanted to ask if there is any particular reason why some babies are born with long head? Is my sleeping position going to affect my baby's head shape? Or is it a common myth..

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Myth ...  Read More

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