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Paranoid about baby's head

SoSayWeAllSoSayWeAll member
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I really want to prevent plagiocephaly(flat head) especially after my cousin's LO had to wear a helmet for months. I have noticed that DS always wants to look to the right. He sleeps(very well) in a RNP at night and always turns his head that way. He won't sleep completely flat. During the day he sleeps on my or DH chest or occasionally in the newborn napper attachment of the PNP. I feel like his face is slightly flatter on the R side and I am getting worried. During the day I give him tummy time several times and try to make him turn the other way. I also try to alternate which side his head is on while on my chest. I just thought about the fact that I BF him in football hold on the R and cross cradle on the L and that may be contributing as well. Is anyone doing anything else? Should I get him out of the RNP? Am I a crazy, paranoid FTM, lol?
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Re: Paranoid about baby's head

  • shevaCCshevaCC member
    I would say nope, you're not paranoid given that he's already developing a preference. He might be predisposed to tighter neck muscles (torticollis, I think) which often go hand in hand with a flat head on one side and if you're aware you should be able to take steps to possibly prevent it/minimize it.

    Can you switch up your BFing holds and try the opposite football/cross cradle for a day or two? Or just always do football or always do cross cradle so he has to look both ways? You should also mention your concern to your pedi at the next checkup. I think they typically recommend exercises to make the baby turn his head both ways if they diagnose torticollis.
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    @shevaCC‌ I think I am going to switch my holds to maybe both cross cradle. I just need to practice it more on the other side. My next appt isn't until 2 months so I think I will call about it before that.
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  • SoSayWeAllSoSayWeAll member
    @adventureisoutthere‌ that is an interesting thought taking him to a chiropractor. I don't know anyone but may look into it. Idk that he has any trouble turning his head, but he certainly wants to be looking to the right when he can.
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  • drbuchdrbuch member
    Both of my DS were adjusted by a chiro as newborns. My first was adjusted just before a month old and my newest one was only 4 days old. They both would tilt their head to the way far right when in the car seat and as soon as they were adjusted, they stopped doing that. Good luck!
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    @zoegirlTX‌ I hadn't thought about when I change him; good idea!
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