hi,
i have a 4 month old daughter.her growth is quite normal.but the doc says she's havin a flat head and i have to put her on the tummy.but she hates to be on her tummy and starts cryin continuosly.we put her in the car seat durin day time. since she had her 4th month vaccination she wants to sleep in the car seat during nights too(she got swellin in her thy).she's not flippin over yet.is flat head is a medical condition(read somewhere).pl give me suggestion to change this.thanx. pari replied. hii nbla
i read ur post,, but wud like to tell u that putting the baby on the tummy for long can be dangerous... coz i read it on the net abt the risks one can face while the baby is on the tummy which can lead to instant death of the baby... so if u put the baby on ur tummy ask the doc abt the dos and donts
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god bless
byee rashpal replied. Flat heads are becoming a problem since doctors have recommended putting the baby to sleep on its back. It doesn't appear to cause any sort of damage or pressure to the brain, but will make your child look funny if you let it continue. It can change the facial features if it gets to the extreme stage. Tummy time is VERY important for a baby's development - this is what will help your baby to eventually sit and crawl. Try putting your baby on its tummy every hour all day.

The more your baby is confined, the less your child is going to do. Keep her out of the car seat as much as possible.

As your baby gets stronger, she will stop crying on her tummy. It's just because she can't do anything (lift head properly etc) that she's complaining.

Like the other person said, flat head is not a big deal. But, having it get worse and get the helmet can be hard for both parent and child.

Neha replied. hi there,
don't worry much abt flat head. its not a medical condition.Her Dr. is never gonna force u for helmet. u just have 2 more months. at her next visit[ 6 month check up] , her Dr'll tell u abt helmet at her [ 6 month check up].bcz for helmet 6-9 month is the best time as babies growth is rapid in that period.
i'm telling u all this bcz my son [ 11 months old ]has a flat head [ well we were good with his shape earlier also but Dr gave us so many reasons, though they were not ralated to any medical condiation] and he is wearing it .
he started walking now and its a good protection for him these days.
so don't worry abt flat head .it'll egt better. but u continue ur efforts.put her on tummy as long u can put her.
whiling sleeping never let her stay on her back .try changing the sides at night.sometimes left or right.
hey don't worry i really know what u r going thru. if u have any further questions u can mail me at
Neharajoo yahoo com.
Neha