Flat head at the back

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My baby is 5months old. He has developed flat head on back side due to sleeping on back. I worried will his head rectify or not. Pl suggest

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, This is normal for the age. Place the baby on a hard surface during the day. You can use pillow made of ragi/ rice/ fenugreek.

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Pune

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Majority of adults also have some flatness of head. Flatness of head does not affect the brain inside. It's just a cosmetic appearance. You can try keeping the baby in jholi. Also please give vitamin d drops like d3 must (400 units) 1 ml per day till 1 year of age