My baby is 2.5 months... he keeps looking only on the right side... now the shape at the back of his head has become irregular n bulgy only on one side. we try best to make him look straight while lying down... will this year shape get corrected on own? will it affect in future?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. yes the shape of the head will become normal with age you should not worry because the bones are soft so because of pressure on one side they may become change in shape but they will assume the correct shape in sometime just wait and watch

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