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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:12

I have read the two older threads on this, but am just wondering if anyone can shed any more recent light on the subject. My daughter is 3 mths and definitely favouring one side and developing a flat spot. I was thinking it would go if we re-positioned etc but I realise now that she must have a problem with the muscles in her neck as even when she holds her head up she struggles on one side. I'm going to take her to a cranial osteopath asap but are there any hospitals that have consultants who deal with this? In the UK they seem to have specialist clinics now as it's such a common problem. I was trying to be relaxed about it but now I'm panicking!

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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 08:19

this is great news mp. My DS is now 2, his head is a good shape but his ears are not aligned - one is more forward than the other but no one will ever notice this I'm sure, and we're all unique at the end of the day! I felt exactly the same as you in wanting to make him look 'normal' when he's older, so good that you now have some peace of mind for your DS.

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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 07:40

I saw the paed and it is a very mild case, so as you have pointed out guiness and scribs we are going to continue repositioning and hope to make it a little better, if not just limit any further damage. The paed has definitely ruled out tortcollis, althought I am going to see a cranial osteopath just to see what she thinks. I think I just had a little melt down, obviously you want your baby to be perfect, and want to do everything you can to ensure they're never teased etc. I really don't think we'll need helmet treatment and the doctor said that it is no longer advocated in the us and he would advise against it. She has great neck control already so has been using her bumbo, practising her tummy time and travelling in the baby carrier to try and limit time on a hard surface, I do believe in the last few days I've even noticed less of a preference for the side in question as we urge her to like the other side too!! And after all she looks fine from the front, and her ears are still aligned so I think it's a case of thanking our lucky stars she'll be blessed with a thick head of hair like mine :-) Panic over - thanks for being there!

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 11:37

My ds had torticollis which is a stiffness in the neck and he only turned his head to one side and as a result got a flat spot, I took him to Dr Loubster, who recommend I increase his tummy time to improve his head and neck control and the improvment was almost immediate, I also bought a 'goi goi' pillow which is specifically for this type of thing, try googling it, i ordered it online and that also made a big difference, I would use a helmet as an absolute last resort, cant imagine putting something like that on a bably, look at this way if by any chance none of the above work, you have a little girl right who will have more hair in the coming months and that it self will hide any flatness, try not to stress too much.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 15:48

I dealt with this issue a few years back. I don't have time to write a long detailed response on here but if you'd like, you can call me and I'll tell you what we did. If you'd like to talk to me, leave your e-mail address here and I'll e-mail you my number. If not, that's ok too.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 14:10

Also, Pottery Barn Kids (Mirdiff City Center) sell these little pillows that are meant to keep heads from going flat. I put my twins on them whenever I put them down. It would help yours to keep her head in a central position.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:45

My son had this and the doctor in Geneva recommended a helmet to shape the head. He had to wear it for a few hours a day until he was 6 months. No big deal. It was quite funny really

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:40

I think I was probably one of the previous posters on this topic. There is a place called Limbtech (a German company) in Healthcare City where they custom make the helmets but I'm sure you will need a referral so it might be worth giving them a call and seeking further advice - they might be able to put you in touch with a consultant. However, guiness is right, at 3 months you should be in a good position to correct your little ones head - it can be corrected up to the age of 10-12 months, when their soft spot closes up. Try and turn her to her non-favoured sleeping side at every opportunity, day and night. Also I would try and limit her sleeping in the car seat to when you are actually in the car, and if she is asleep when you stop then I'd transfer her out to something flat. I'm sure you can buy some head supports for the pushchair/car seat which keep the little one's head in a central position, I never had one but I'm sure they're available. Other than that, ditto what the others have said, but certainly seek medical advice for your own peace of mind if nothing else.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:53

whoa, she's only three months! your biggest issue should be strengthening her neck muscles so that she can use both sides equally well. my nephew was born with week neck muscles on one side and he saw a physiotherapist trained in that - torticollis it was called - because they said if he didn't get that sorted, he could end up with serious problems later, including a limp. Not to scare you at all because it is completely treatable - and my 2 year old nephew is now perfect. Your baby's head is still growing a lot and a small flat spot now can sort itself out if you sort out the underlying trouble.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:47

Thanks meals, I will see her paed tomorrow and see what he thinks. I'm just really nervous that you definitely can't get the helmet here, and the doctor at Medcare the other thread mentioned no longer works there. My son starts school in September so I'm potentially thinking fly home to the UK now and just dive in with the worst case scenario of getting a helmet fitted to make sure we're back for school starting.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:18

You can continue to try repossitioning her - babies will always favor one side more than the other. Also - tilt her to the side a little (alternating sides) and you could pop a little rolled up wash cloth behind her back to keep her in that position. Also try lots of tummy time to improve the strength in her neck muscles. Typically, back in Oz, it's the peadiatricians who deal with this and if severe enough, will organise for a helmet to be moulded and fitted. Not sure what they do here tho - sorry.

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