Freaking out- flat spot on baby’s head.

My son wore a helmet for five months due to his flat spot. Sometimes they fix themselves, and if it hasn’t after mentioning it a few times, it’s normal for PT. PT takes head measurements and tests for torticollis. Sometimes PT is all you need for a flat spot, but please don’t be discouraged if your child needs a helmet. It’s really for the best in the long run. They don’t think you’re neglecting the baby, sometimes it just happens. My sons PT was in an office, the social worker is probably just coming to check it’s all safe to do the work at home

This is my first baby too so I was very discouraged. But his flat spot went from Extreme to Moderate with the help of the helmet. And if you do end up needing one for your baby, there are companies that do helmets differently. Ours was 3D printed, had his name and a cat printed into it, and was dark green. You don’t have to get the weird clear ones that have been around forever

My son used a helmet for his flat spot.
After having to voice my concerns for it and his pediatrician doing nothing, I changed providers and they sent a referral after the first visit.
My son ended having to use 2 helmets since he outgrew the first one too quickly. Now his head is round and beautiful hehe
Don’t feel discouraged sometimes they need extra help and that’s ok

My first had a flat spot and needed a helmet. He also had torticollis. We never had a social worker - all of our appts were in office. We were referred to PT in office, and the PT taught us how to position him, hold him, and do other activities with him to help his torticollis and neck strength. Then he got a helmet to help with the reshaping of his head. You’re not neglecting your baby, but I do agree sending the social worker is weird.