Flat Spots>Helmet Moms Come in

GRMama24 · January 2013

*Posted this in Sept 2012 board where I usually hang out but thought it was worth checking here, too.

We had DS 4 mo appt yesterday and his Pedi said he looked great, was growing great, and was developmentally on target. Woot! BUT, we are being referred to see a specialist because he has an oblong shaped head (it is a cute oblong shape though :P). She thinks this happened when he was in the womb. I wasn't surprised by this and actually brought it up because I want to be proactive in treatment if it necessary.

That being said, did you feel guilty over this? Part of me feels like I should have been able to prevent it. I know I have got to let that go, but it still comes up in my thoughts.

Also, if you LO has one of these corrective helmets, have you seen improvement? Does your LO seem to mind it? If we do get one, I am going to make sure it is super BA so at least DS can look back at pictures and think, "At least I had a friggin' sweet helmet."

Zoey1309 · February 2013

My LO has a area of his head that actually dents in. His Dr isn?t concerned and says it will round out with time, but I?m not so sure. I try to keep him off his back as much as possible, but it doesn?t seem to be getting any better. I know this isn?t the best photo, but he?s asleep right now and this is the best one I could find. If you look closely at the back of his head, you can see a lump at the base of his skull and the indention just above it (where the occipital plate is located). Would you mind posting a photo of your LO? I understand if not, I just wanted to compare. I?m glad that you?re looking at this with a positive attitude and I hope you get good news from the specialist!