Flat head, what did you do to resolve it?

[Carmen2]

Well, DD2 has got a minor issue with flat head. I was told by my gp that it is not something that I should be bothered with as it will regains its shape as she gets older since she will be sleeping less. However, DD2 does not like to be on the tummy... I let her sit up often and put her in a jumper... Aside from that, does anyone have any advice what to do to have her head regain its shape quicker?

Thanks in advance for all advices...

[tenar]

Where is it flat?

If on one side or the other, you can try to encourage her to sleep with her face on the other side sometimes. You might find that putting her down on the opposite end of the cot/bed means that she faces the other way (if she likes to look out at something in particular).

[Carmen2]

Her flat head is the back of her head...so not on the sides. I am having troubles to minimize her back sleeping, but she just hates to be on her belly. Any idea how long it actually takes before the head gets its "perfect" shape? thanks

[Claire_A]

My DD had this problem. We bought one of those special foam 'pillows' with a hole in the middle. I think it's called the Lovenest pillow - maybe try googling it. It really worked and DD now has a perfect shaped head. Good luck x

[MamaPan]

i was also going to suggest the 'love nest' pillow - looks a bit weird but has helped my DS too...
i took it to my nurse and she said it woudl be ok fro a SIDS perspective too... (i was worried abot that)
aside from that i was told to keep him off his back as much as poss when he is awake - so i dont use the pram basinette anymore (he didnt like it), i do lots of tumy time, he sits in bouncer/swing, carry him in sling... i was also told it will resolve and get better as he gets older and sits up more etc. it has improved a lot already...

[~*Niadalla*~]

See an osteo (or chiro). I've been taking DD since she was 8 weeks old, every few weeks, and it's done wonders! DD's head was pretty bad and one of her ears had actually been pushed forward, but after only 3 sessions, her head was fantastic. It's not perfectly symmetrical now, but what babies head is? It's pretty darn close, and I am so glad I got it seen to. My MCHN was a bit worried about it at DD's 8 week appt. At her 4 month appt she said DD's head was fantastic!

GL.