Flat head - helmet or no helmet?
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Not severe but not mild it’s in between
And I also learn that it sometimes correct itself. I feel like that could be a case for me since she’s rarely ever on her back because she usually rolls over immediately and also sleep on tummy. Is this also the case for u ?
Hi momma ! I actually have a very similar experience! My baby is 6 months as well and we recently just went to get him sized for a helmet. It was a hard Decision knowing he’ll be in a helmet for 3-6 months but we decided it’s for the best in the long run 🤍 we have a very important wedding where he’ll be bringing the rings and we didn’t want him to be in his helmet. The doctor said there a week adjustment period where they only wear it for a few hours and spaced out a day. They also said if we have a important event or pictures we can take it off for the time being . Yes it’s hard that they have to wear it for 24 hrs a day after the week long adjustment but we decided a couple months of a helmet and uncomfortable wear is better in the long run than years of him having a flat head as he’s older.
@Karin did his dr said maybe he didn’t need one?
@Jody they said it was the parent choice
I've worked the infant rooms of daycares for 5 years and I've known 2 boys that wore a helmet. It never crossed my mind that the parents were neglectful. I left one daycare before one baby got his helmet off. Then the other baby it felt like the time went by so fast.
Hi, when my son was 5 months old, I took him for physiotherapy for babies, and the technician recommended using an orthopedic pillow for newborns. We used the "Head Care" pillows, and it worked for us — his head shape improved. It might be worth trying, but please make an appointment with a specialist first to confirm. Just pointing out that it’s an alternative to using a helmet. Cheers from Poland!
There are also exercises you can do. My daughter’s flat head had to do with a tight tendon all the way down to her feet.
@Karin gotchu. Do what u think is best for him honestly. I’m going through with it just because like u said ion want her to grow up having one side of her head flat. I hope no one is judging u for that if u do it
@Jody I want to do it it’s just me second guessing myself on what the right thing is to do here
@Camille I’ve done the exercises
I would do whatever my baby needs and in this case I think that’s getting the helmet. I’ve never thought anything negative about parents with babies in helmets. Literally never crossed my mind that it would mean they’re bad parents. If anything you’re a better parent! My son didn’t walk until 26 months old and I always felt that it made me look like a bad mom - like it was my fault he was delayed. But we still went to physical therapy every week and I’m so glad we did. Good luck!
My daughter had to wear a helmet and the way it was explained to me is that it’s not always just the shape of the head it can also impact the jaw alignment and development as well as ear alignment which can cause problems when they are older. I was nervous about the helmet but honestly it was not nearly as bad as I had made it out to be in my mind
I’m in the same situation. My daughter has plagiocephaly which I tried so hard to avoid but she slept on one side of her head unfortunately even when u turn her. She hardly spends time on her back too. I’m a little embarrassed about it also but I’m gonna have to get over it because it’s what’s best for her. Don’t feel bad about it. It happens. From what I research tho they’re only in it by how bad the flat head is. Is his case severe?