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Babies Neck and Head favouring |
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by Kellzacar  (March 2008) (rank 500+) |
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Re: baby favours one side of head
Asked by dolphins
Question:
Hi out there,
My 8 week old son favours his right side of his head and his head is getting very flat and out of shape.( he sleeps on his back. I try and put him on his side, but he really hates it and I don't like putting him on his stomach besides for tummy time. ) I have tried making him put his head on the the opposite side, but he starts screaming and crying etc and he won't stop .He always manages to escape from whatever I have done. Does anyone know what I can try and will his head stay out of shape?
Thankyou.
My Advice:
Hi there,
I went through this with my youngest and its very scary isn't it . . . Please do not panic, this can be treated easily although your bub may scream and cry for a little bit . .
It's important that you speak to your local Baby Health Nurse as he/she will be able to give you some minor excercises for bub as well as referring you to a physiotherapist. . . In the meantime here are a few thing to help:
Feeding - Only feed bub on his bad side . . This makes him use the muscles
Floor time - Lay him on his back BUT only put his bright toys etc on his bad side. This will encourage him to use the muscles. Make sure that if you are on the floor too that you stay on his bad side as well.
Sleeping - When your son is sleeping roll up a towel or bunny rug and place it length ways down his back, make sure that he is laying on his bad side .. The next time he sleeps change to his good side and keep swapping sides every time he sleeps . .
Massage - You can also give your bub a gentle light massage on his neck and shoulders. Make you use Baby Oil or Baby Butter when you do this so that you are gliding over and not pulling at the skin . . Gentle massage is great and your son will find it very soothing . .
Car seat/ pram - When travelling in a Car Seat or Pram use a head support that will help keep your son's head straight. You can purchase some really good ones in most shops that sell baby products including supermarkets.
By doing all these things you will help your son amd teach him to use ALL his muscles, even at a young age babies are learning everyday . .
** Please not the the "massage" link is to a site which gives intructions to a gently way to preform baby massages
Thanks for reading and I hope this helps you and others out there . .
Cheers Kellz
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