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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

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hello are there any mother's out here whose baby's head got flattened from one side due to sleeping position. has it got rounder when grown up ?? by when ? pls reply

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 8 months old now the bones in baby's skull are free to move as baby's head grows in size which can cause flattening of one side due to sleeping for long duration.as age grows shape of head become normal

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi yes it is common. just try to alter the position when your child asleep. give gentle massage to your child daily provide apt sun light at least 20 minutes a day it should be alright by the age of one.

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