How to prevent FLAT HEAD syndrome with super easy techniques

Prevent flat head syndrome (playgiocephaly) by implementing some easy techniques with your newborn. By mixing up the way that you hold baby, diaper baby and position baby for sleep you can help keep baby's head nice and round.
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[@motherwelldoula]

Paced bottle feeding (with the headupright while feeding) is another great way to limit time on the back of the head. I love this!

[@birthtoolbox]

Great tip! I didn't used to talk to families about this, but now I do. I hope this video makes it easy to share the information with more people.

[@Marilolthisishard]

My sons head is flat to the side, because he only sleeps looking to the right. And even if i chance his head, he goes back to the other side. But ill keep eforts and hopefully it will be corrected easily.

[@birthtoolbox]

Yes, and ask his doctor about it.

[@dazaniluver25]

So helpful! Thank you

[@birthtoolbox]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@silversunastrology]

Off topic here, but gold looks great on you!

[@birthtoolbox]

Thank you! 😀😀😀

[@KLM1111]

Really don’t like how you said it’s a problem that the mothers caused… seriously as if we don’t have enough to worry about and this can happen in the womb and in spite of regular tummy time. SMH.

[@birthtoolbox]

I said that you don’t want your doctor to tell you that you caused it.

[@Eirlys0104]

But it's true. It happens mostly because mothers leave their child to lay on their back and sleep on their back for too long without repositioning the babys head. I call it lazy mothers syndromes. You have to carry the baby more, perhaps use a scarf if you need free hands, let them sleep on you/your chest more. But some mothers just want to put the baby down quick as possible after feeding.

[@emmaspilman4271]

Coming from a mom with twins, we are far from lazy mothers but thank you for your input!

[@NomceboNzima]

Thank you so much for your lessons ❤️​@@Eirlys0104

[@LibaneseGurl]

My head is flat and i asked my parents about it and they just said, yeah it is a beauty in our culture !!! Now i am always making sure to havie the best haircut to brevent people saying my flat head

[@birthtoolbox]

It’s more common than you might think!

[@dorothyonyango6575]

My situation too. The flat head makes me stress my hairdresser when styling.

[@yassinel7458]

@@birthtoolbox if the baby is still young like 2 months old can the flat head situation be reversed ?

[@birthtoolbox]

@@yassinel7458 yes, I believe so. Make sure you speak to you doctor about it.

[@yassinel7458]

@@birthtoolbox she told me “ I wouldn’t worry about it . His case is minor in the realm of flat heads” she suggested more tummy time.

[@priyapper]

Alice, is it good to use a pillow for baby? In India, a lot of moms use a pillow filled with mustard seeds for babies, but there are mixed opinions on that

[@birthtoolbox]

Here in the US we do not recommend pillows (or anything else) in baby’s sleeping space.

[@annramirez3406]

Great ideas Alice, thank you!

[@birthtoolbox]

You are welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hello mam, can I lay on my back on floor without any pillow and bed for as many hours I can? Will that make my head get flatter little bit also? I'm 18 age..Pls reply

[@birthtoolbox]

Heads don’t change in shape when you are no longer a baby.

[@chrevek2714]

It will flat your head.

[@cassandranunez461]

My kiddo had this issue due to a NICU stay at 36 weeks.

[@birthtoolbox]

There is a higher risk with premature babies.

[@rosea164]

What about anti flat pillows?

[@birthtoolbox]

The FDA does not recommend anti flat pillows. From their website: "Be aware that infant head shaping pillows are not safe or effective for preventing or treating flat head syndrome or other medical conditions."

[@amvien]

What’s the point of switching sides while burping when they won’t be on the flat side?

[@birthtoolbox]

That helps them develop their neck muscles equally which can then help with head turning and reducing flatness.

[@amvien]

@@birthtoolbox thank you! The baby does naturally turn their head the opposite direction, on either side!

[@birthtoolbox]

Yes, that is usually the case!

[@pennyjotter6073]

My baby is almost 7 months now, I’ve noticed a very slight flat spot. Is it too late to fix?

[@birthtoolbox]

I am sorry that I don't know for sure. It's a great question for your pediatrician.

[@razanah4789]

Does his head fixed?

[@marylinehappy8504]

It’s usually possible to fix before the baby turn 24 months , best before 18 months

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

We noticed at 3 months....used a helmet until 1 year....helped a lot

[@shayarbiswa]

Hi, did the helmet help with head shape? Did the baby had to wear all the time or just during the day?

[@noranasibyan2101]

My baby sleeps on her back but head she is turning one side or other not straight, is it normal ? But Im switching side to side , when she is not sleeping Im trying to put her head straight on her swing , but now i notice that her sides both are just a bit flatten , is that normal ?

[@birthtoolbox]

It’s great that you are paying attention to her positioning. I suggest asking her doctor at your next check up.

[@savagebiscuits0952]

My baby is a momth old , has a flat bit on his side,can i change it or is it too late ?

[@birthtoolbox]

My guess is that it can change. I would speak with your pediatrician about it.

[@bosnian8487]

ive took baby today to scan her hips and asked dr about her flat side he said so what? it will change just make sure to position her to other side more and do neck stretching. my baby is 2 months and 1week old. dont worry :)

[@Miamajah]

It can pretty easily be fixed within the first 4 months. After that it requires at bit more effort, but the scull plates can be moved longer than you think - but then it needs to be done professionally.

[@demarloboqueda1713]

My baby is 3 months old can I make my baby's head round?

[@birthtoolbox]

I don’t know, but recommend asking the doctor at your next appointment.

[@meowwuff8070]

See I would love to get this information but this video is simply too long I can’t pay attention for that long

[@birthtoolbox]

10 minutes seems reasonable to me for important information. You can always change the speed of the video.

[@husniyabegimatadjonova8335]

Maam,is it okay if i use special pillow with hole in the center to my 4 months old baby?

[@birthtoolbox]

Best practice is not to use a pillow with your baby.

[@sabrinahossain5539]

My baby is 7months old..she has a flat spot..can i fix it now?

[@birthtoolbox]

Unfortunately I am not sure. I recommend talking to your pediatrician or family doctor.

[@mamatharani2600]

mam my son 6month but hed not round sep plz tell me sejaion

[@birthtoolbox]

Hello! For a six month old baby, I would ask his doctor about it. My suggestions here are for a newborn.

[@robertrogers074]

It's been a while you had a video.

[@birthtoolbox]

True! I was busy live streaming my class!

[@robertrogers074]

@@birthtoolbox good to see you back and doing another way of helping others.

[@carolyngambling628]

Ok my daughter was born with a flat head! I did not cause it stop putting the blame on the parents.

[@birthtoolbox]

I am not blaming. I’m giving accurate information.

[@Itsundertheblood]

It would’ve rounded out after a few hours…sounds like she hit a nerve 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@monetum1392]

Even if she was born flat headed it would've rounded out in the first view months. Accept the blame.

[@citizenm9590]

Does it impact there IQ if they are flat headed?

[@birthtoolbox]

Not to my knowledge!

[@monetum1392]

It probably shouldn't. Brains are amazing at adapting to weird shapes so it shouldn't be harmed by the shape.

[@9096349693]

My baby is nearly 5 weeks old now. I am worried about her flat head. Can I position baby on side lying for few hours and change it on and off?

[@bosnian8487]

every time baby wakes up for feeding and you want to put baby in crib make sure its different side than it was last time.its pretty small baby so you can train their neck muscles. try feeding both sides and turn baby every time to different side you will be good

[@birthtoolbox]

Do you mean on baby's side in the crib for sleep? For sleep you want to continue to put baby down on their back. When not sleeping you can put baby on their side and also vary the way that you hold baby. Also, speak to your pediatrician about ti.