Hello, I wanted to ask if flat head is common in 9 month old babies? My son is 9 months old and his scalp is kind of flat and bumpy. I have attached a picture, please suggest some remedies or treatment.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Flat head in Babies is very commonly seen mostly on one side initially when the baby is not flipping on the sides in the first few months . so because of the continuous pressure over the soft skull bones such flattening can be there . This normalises by itself gradually when the skull grows in size and shape with agutge . No mustard seed pillow or any such kind of intervention like massage is required and doesnot help for the corrrection .there is nothing to worry at all.

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pallavi jindalMom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. you can use baby helmet with help of your pediatrician. it is made for baby according to size

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Shikha kumarMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Dear mom although this is normal still you have to take care and whenever you give a massage you need to press babies ahead with your both hands as you are rounding it off with this regular practice can change the shape of the head apply little pressure very gently and do it twice a dayWrite Your Answer Here

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