Flat head

Hi mummies, my baby boy has a flat head, can I ask if it is really necessary to go for the helmet treatment? Heard it can cost about $5000. Am thinking if it’s purely aesthetics reasons only, is it still necessary? Especially since their hair will grow and will likely cover the flatness? Will appreciate any advice! Thank you!

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Depends on how bad the flat head is. It usually does not interfere with brain development. I remember some mums were talking about Orthopaedia having a free first consult session several years back when my firstborn was an infant but not sure if it is still the case now. Can try to call and check. In the meantime, there is a Plagiocephaly group on FB where u may want to get more detailed peer advice.

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I would just keep positioning my baby’s head differently for each nap. The head shape can still change when they’re young, so I think I would just try to sort it out myself. Tummy time also helps, because if baby’s still trying to push up, the head will always be on the side while lying down. $5000 sounds scary.. and very uncomfortable

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Continue gently rub his head all the time. Let him sleep on donut pillow and yaolan. My son also got flat head coz he sleeps on one side only.. but now much better

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How old is your baby? Try massage gently in circular motion everyday (don't press the head). Don't let baby lie down too much on flat surface

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My baby is 4 months old! 😅

Hi, I think with time the the head will get round. Just gently massage baby's head in circular motion. But do keep observing

Not really. Use those baby pillows with a "hole" inside or use yaolan. My boy head become round after using yaolan

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When did you start letting your boy sleep in Yaolan? So from flat become round?

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just keep rubbing the head once in a while, it will go back to the round shape as baby growing

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You can try KKH. They have cheaper alternatives / flexible payment .

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Depends on how bad