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Head wrap and flat head in newborns
My baby is 15 days old. She tends to keep her head on one side while lying on her back. Does it cause flat head. If yes then can positioning her to keep her head straight would avoid flat head or is it just a myth?also does head wrap is Done for newborns?
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Don't worry about flat Head, let your baby sleep in a comfortable position naturally.
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