subject: Babies head flat ,a baby with flat head syndrome that can be avoided [print this page] Babies head flat ,a baby with flat head syndrome that can be avoided
Is yourBabies head flat ,a baby with flat head syndrome can It be avoided yes in some cases!
Sometimes mums have to fork out 2000 for a specialized helmet which a 5 month + baby if baby has flat head syndrome.baby wears the helmet for about12 hrs a day.For long term use Up to about 18 monthsSo why would you need such an expensive piece of equipment to moulda babys head back into a normal position?
Various reasons it could be multiple babies all squashed up in the womb, a lack of amniotic fluid,babies of a low birth weight.Babies lying on the same postiton for too long or on hard surfaces such as a mattress or proglonged sitting in a car seat can also cause flat head syndrome otherwise known as plagiocephaly.
Leaving baby for too long in one position can so easily be done.For example You have been driving around all day in the car.As you arrived home baby is settled so you dont want to disturb him/her as they have fallen asleep in the car seat, so you leave them all snuggled up so not to disturb them. Babies can over heat easily so its much better to take them out of the car seat,undress them from outdoor clothes and lie them on their side in another position.
Don't leave a newborn in a crib all day, a bouncy cradle is a good alternative for newborns upwards as the fabric gives a little has babys head weight curves the fabric once baby sits inside.
Hold your baby in front of you for special bonding time.Supporting babys head its alsois valuable for maintaining eye contact with you, whilst listening to your verbals sounds.Good for both of youas you coo and ahh over your darling baby giving your baby intelectual stimulation other than lying in a cot looking at a cot mobile.
As baby begins to sit up and can support head give more tummy time to develop stonger muscles helping to reach for toys to explore surroundings from ground level.
