Baby flat head and cranky

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My baby is approx 5 months old. I noticed that a portion of his head is flat from backside above neck. Should i be worried about it? Is there any way to make it round again? 2) He hasn't started rolling over also. Should we try making him sit at this age? 3) When should we start giving him Other food? Currently he is only on breast feed.

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Dr. P. Saxena Pediatrician 21 yrs exp Ghaziabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Just consult your paediatrician ask to check her head circumference.Just change her position of head while sleeping.Start with cereals by 5 and half months in semisolid form like khichdi Dal water Meshed banana.

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