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Mom of a 4 m old boy1 month ago

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my baby has flat head . how to fix it? he doesn't sleep on tummy. as well refuse to sleep on another side.

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Uma RamMom of 2 children1 month ago

A. Hello good evening !! As the baby is 2 months old,the baby can't sleep on the tummy . You can make the baby sleep on the sides for a while to avoid a flat head. Also give tummy time (make baby sleep on the tummy for a few minutes 5-10 minutes enough )

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