He has developed flat head on his left side. his preferred side is also the left. the doctor has asked me to encourage him to turn to the other side which I regularly do and he does turn but because of the head turning to the left his ear is also getting oddly shaped.

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Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi parent please follow your pediatrician instructions very carefully please use mustard seed pillow or horse shoe shape pilow it is very helpful please give daily massage and sun light exposure

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