Flat head?

Question

My baby boy is 18 weeks and prefers the right side when sleeping. He’s now got quite a prominent flat head and wasn’t born with it. During day he sits up loads but it’s not getting any better. At what point does this get classified as severe and needing treatment? I don’t want him to have to wear a helmet 😭

Answer

Definitely have your pediatrician look at it. My middle child had a flat head and was diagnosed with mild torticollis and needed PT and a helmet. Sometimes flat heads, especially on one side can cause symmetry issues and in severe cases can cause vision issues if the eye socket is affected. Helmet treatment is usually only for aesthetic purposes but can be necessary if it is causing issues like torticollis or structural issues. This was how things were explained to me by my daughters cranial specialist.

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Looks like my little guys head and he has to have PT and possibly a helmet. Its very common but I hear you about not wanting it. I'm really sad about it.

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Our son’s head looks very similar...we started using the tortle hat recommended by our pediatrician. Less invasive than a helmet. He also recommend PT—we still need to make an appt. Our son is 20 weeks.

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