Plagiocephaly
My baby has it quite bad anyone know what I can do for this???
I’ve done all the wedge something on floor/moving her head whenever she’s other way etc
Wondering if there’s a pillow I can get??? Anything!!!?
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Get her checked for torticollis, that usually is a cause for plagiocephaly. Do lots & lots of tummy time. We had a little pillow for my son when he had it, but not sure the pillow ever helped. He ended up needing a helmet for a couple months.
Speak with your GP as they will give you recommendations and advice on the right treatment or things you can do at home but take note that NHS don’t recommend helmets to adjust the head shape as there isn’t much evidence that it works. There is recommendations like doing tummy time, changing positions for holding baby and when they sleep try to get them to alternate which side they sleep on each night. As well as not being in the pram or car seat for long periods of time.
Under the NHS there is not much you can do aside from checking their sleep position.
BTW there is evidence to support the use of helmets for some degree of plagiocephaly in babies but the NHS doesn't cover it. In other countries babies who need it get it and if you think it is needed you can get them privately.
We had to get a helmet and the cause was that she had torticollis and was born 6 weeks early. We got her helmet private at 4 months old and cost a fortune and only lasted 4 weeks before she grew out of it. So I’d wait till baby is 7+ months
PLAGIOCEPHALY
My son also has it with a 12mm difference from left to right. He is 3 months old and the physio said just to encourage turning his head the to the other side as much as possible. She gave us an exercise to turn his head with a toy 10 times every time we change a nappy(in the day time).
I think the more tummy time the better and try limiting laying down or in the car seat/rocker/pram if possible..so holding them is another option if your back permits!
I'm not seeing much difference..and looking to buy a pillow and side sleeper pillow to help also.
The physio said it should get better as he ages and I guess can sit up more/do more tummy time..I sure do hope so!
To the parents out there, who have experienced this, when does it start to get better? At how many months? What did you find works? Can you please share your experiences 🙏🏼🙂
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