Baby Head Shape

Head Shape

There are times when children will develop flatness to one side of their head. That is called plagiocephaly or brachycephaly. Here are a few tips on risk factors and prevention for at home.

Risk Factors

• Twin gestation

• Torticollis

• Favoring one side for carrying/feeding

Prevention

• Tummy time

  • Place baby on tummy as part of their daily routine

  • Keep them entertained while they are on their tummy

  • As newborns tummy time can be done on mom or dad’s chest

• Making your well visits to assess head shape

• Alternating the side you carry and feed on

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Topic: Baby Head Shape - 02/26/21.

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Author

Samantha Reeh, CPNP Samantha Reeh has been a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) for over 5 years. She believes in providing education to parents and children about their health and wellness. Her goal is to help teach families to take control of their health, both physical and emotional, and be active participants in their care. While not in the clinic taking care of patients or doing her weekly live Facebook videos, she loves spending time with her 2 dogs and exercising.