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Babies: 9 - 12 Months
Parents of babies with large heads..
I can't help but be a little concerned. Danny has always had a large head. It was measuring 95%; but at his 9 month check-up, it was over 100. The doctor doesn't seem worried because it's not a sudden change. He is developing normally, and I don't actually think his head looks that big.
Would you get a second opinion or just leave it alone? I was fine about it until his last appointment. By the way, his length is 75 and his weight is 25 (doesn't really like the solids).
Thanks.
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Re: Parents of babies with large heads..
If it really worries you maybe a local or in house 2nd opinion. But if he is a tall boy anyway I wouldn't worry. My DD is below 50% weight, and above in height, with 44cm head for 9mo. It may just mean that our kids will have more balance to do later in their growth. He sounds just fine to me. Hope you are a little relaxed after my response.
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My LO has been in the 95% for his head since he was around 3 months. If he was/is off the chart at his next well baby check, I think I would get a 2nd oppinion. DH and I are a little overyly sensitive with head issues though. That is why we have health insurance, might as well use it. GL!
At 6 months we were sent to Childrens to have a head ultrasound because of DS's big noggin. (Over 100%)... The doctor told me that chances are it was nothing, but that if there was fluid or hematoma that it could be really problematic. The ultrasound is really easy, but can only be done if your child's soft spot is still open enough. Otherwise I think they have to do an MRI, which I can't imagine being easy on anyone with a baby.
Our u/s came back OK, it was benign extra axial collections of infancy... but personally I would think if you're already worried enough to think you might ask a 2nd opinion later, why not do it now if there's still a chance they can just do an ultrasound for the peace of mind.