Flat head treatment

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Flat head treatment

Asked for Female, 1 Years

My baby is 5 months age his head is flat and up on the top is there any treatment to round it

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Dr. Sumant Patil

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune

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As long as your child's head circumference is within normal limits and he is developing normally, flat head is not a cause of worry. It will gradually start taking round shape as he becomes more mobile. No active treatment needed, keep regular follow up with your pediatrician.

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Dr. Ramesh

Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Chennai

No treatment required, it will become normal

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Dr. Ved Pratap Pediatrician 18 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ved Pratap

Pediatrician 18 yrs exp Pune

Flat head is mostly positional. It will become round when your child will start sitting. No treatment is required

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