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Positional plagyocephalia or "flat head" is common when the baby sleeps
on his back. The head of a baby is soft and malleable. If the baby spends
time in a position that puts pressure on one part of the head, the baby's
may develop a flat spot. One can avoid "flat head" by helping the baby to
change position frequently.
How to achieve this?
1. Watch the way your baby sleeps
If he turns his head alternatively one way and
then the other, the baby is unlikely to develop
flat head. If his head is always towards the same
side, help baby to turn
his head towards the
opposite side, without
however turning the
baby's body on that
side. If your baby
resists any attempt to
turn his head, discuss
with your pediatrician.
Difficulty in turning his head both ways may be
an indication of a stiff neck, which, in the
absence of treatment, increases the risks of
postural plagiocephalia.
2. Change his position when awake
When baby is awake,
position him on his
tummy. Not only does
tummy time eliminate
all support for the
head, but the tummy
time helps your baby
to develop muscle
tone. Help your baby
to hold himself up by
slipping your hand
under his chest, so that he learns to push
with his arms. Carry him in this same position,
which is comfortable for most babies.
Instructions for use
To help baby, wake his interest
To encourage your baby to turn his head or
engage in tummy time, take advantage of his
interest and pleasure in watching the world around
him. A baby will turn his head to follow an
interesting target. Position the cradle so that light
is on the desired side. Use mobiles, toys and
activity centers to turn
your baby's attention in
the desired direction. Do
not forget that the most
stimulating and joyful
sight for the baby is you!
For his comfort and
well being
- Avoid position your baby in
a half-seated position.
- Room temperature should be approximately
66,2 °F.
- Baby must sleep without either blanket
or bedcover.
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Dr. Manuel Maidenberg
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