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Flat Head Syndrome
It sounds like your baby may also have torticollis, which is tightness of the neck muscles. My son had a VERY flat head on the right side. ...
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- That is called Positional Plagiocephaly. I cannot believe your Ped would say that. If it is not corrected your child may have to wear a helmet to correct it. It is ...
- My son had some issues with plagiocephaly. His was caused in utero. I read that sometimes kids with not very tall moms end up with funny shaped heads. Anyway. . . O...
- Hi A., My son had a flat head. When my baby was 4 months the doctor had said that it would fix itself and then at 6 months he gave him a referral to Cranial Techno...
6 Month Old with Flat Head
Read all 41 responses: "My son has a slightly flat head (back right). ... Have Any of Your Children Had Torticollis And/or Flat Head? ...
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- My daughter has the same problem on the back right side. We had her fitted for a helmet after repositioning her and everything else. The problem is wearing sunglasses ...
- My son had the Doc Band helmet and it does not hurt them at all. In fact it is very light and he hardly noticed it. This is more than just a cosmetic issue, it can a...
- I am an Occupational Therapist that works with young kids. It sounds like your son has a tight neck, which may be Torticollis. Torticollis is like a muscle spasm in ...
My 8 Week Babies Head Is Flat on One Side
Read all 15 responses: "Hello, I noticed my 8 week babies head is flat on the right side. ... Have Any of Your Children Had Torticollis And/or Flat Head? ...
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- I'm sorry you have to go back to work. The best years of my life have been the ones I have spent home with out daughter. The flat head is a normal condition babies g...
- Hello.... That is common. I had that happen with both my girls. What is going on is the baby is sleeping on one side. You might want to try and put her at the ot...
- I have three children and they all had flat spots unless it is really bad and then I would point it out to the doctor. I just alternated the way my kids slept in bed. ...
Metformin Use for Pcos and Link to Torticollis
Our child was diagnosed with torticollis at 3.5 mos and she ended up having to wear a ... to sleep on one side of her head which resulted in a flat spot. ...
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- I haven't heard of any link, but I did take metformin for PCOS for 5 years before I had my daughter (as well as the first trimester), and she is very healthy (knock on...
- I know I told you I saw a web page where there was a link, but for the life of me, I search all night and couldn't find that darn web site. However to put your mind a...
- Hi J., I ran a search of the National Institutes of Health library, the CDC site, and the FDA clinical trials site. I found NO documentation that any legitimate stu...
Seeking Moms of Children with Torticolis, (Crick in the Neck)
My son was diagnosed with torticollis as an infant - we did therapy etc...At the age of 1, ..... Have Any of Your Children Had Torticollis And/or Flat Head? ...
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- My son had it as well and we did PT from about 6m to 1yr. He is three now the flat spot he had is for the most part gone, as a mom when I have his hair wet and feel ...
- If you have chiropractic benefits through your insurance, I would check into that, along with the PT you are doing for your daughter. Chiro's are specially trained to ...
- My son had been diagnosed with torticolis when he was about six months old. We noticed a problem around two to three months but waited before doing anything as we tr...
Flat Head - Helmet Therapy
Sep 9, 2009 ... Make sure he is moving his head in all directions (my son had torticollis which was contributing to his flat head). Your son is probably ...
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- Hi C., My son had a helmet and I LOVED it! I know that sounds weird but it was great to help protect him from all of his falls! He adjusted very quickly to it and I sw...
- It might help if you put him on his stmache while he is awake and you can watch him this also help them gain strengh . good luck S.
- I cared for twins, the boy was born with his head flat in the back abit to the side. Doctors encouraged waiting so the parents did but then when he did get his helmet...
Head Tilt
Our son was diagnosed with torticollis (twisted neck). We noticed a flat spot was develpoing on the right side of his head around 6 weeks. ...
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- D. A co-worker of mine had to take her daughter to some sort of therapy at about the same age, because her neck did the same thing. W.
- Hi D., I see a lot of folks have told you about torticollis. Along w/ torticollis sometimes comes plagiocephaly (misshapen skull). My son had both and was diagnosed at...
- Dear D., I don't think it's something you should be overly concerned about. Your pediatrician should let you know if it's cause for concern. I have a friend whose bab...
Head Forming Incorrectly
my baby girl had torticollis (tight neck muscles) and was facing/keeping her head in one side only. that caused her to develop a flat spot on the side of ...
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- To reshape the head she needs to lay on her other side. Make sure she stays off the flat part. If you have questions talk with your doctor about it and possibly seek p...
- My son's head was very flat in the back. He wore a DOC band. I looks like a helmet. We waited too long to correct the issue so he wore it for over a year!!! If caug...
- Is this something that your ped has noticed or that have? Since babies sleep on their backs, they are often happier there and so parents lay them on their backs to pla...
Baby Flat Head?
I've noticed the back of his head is becoming flat. ... He was diagnosed with Plagiocephaly and torticollis which is tightening of the neck muscles. ...
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- my son had a habit of only wanting to sleep with his head turned to the right, so my problem was similar. we got the sleep bumpers or wedges and moved them closer tog...
- They make "wedges" to keep them on their side. See how the headrests work out but I have used the other before. He'll be fine :)
- That happened to my son, too. We noticed it at his 2 month well baby check - for him, he always looked to the left, so his head was flat on the left side. This is ve...
Infant with Torticolis--what Should I Do?
my daughter is 6 mo old with torticollis and she keeps her head to the left... she now has to have .... Flat Head and Ear Shifted Forward Due to Tortacolis ...
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- Physical therapy is the best way to deal with torticolis and should be started sooner than later. There is a great physical therapy place called Suburban Physical The...
- Stretch her neck gently, and hold for about 30 seconds. Try to do this with every diaper change. Also, when you change her diaper if you use a changing table, stand on...
- Hello...My son is now 3 yrs old....he had it as an infant....the dr. suggested some excercise to do three times a day. And if it didn't improve then we would have to g...
