Patient's question:
Medical Description: A one-month-old baby has a head tilt. Lying on the side for a while has not shown significant improvement.History of Treatment and Effect: Tried to tilt the head to the other side, but the effect is not ideal.
Help Needed: For a one-month-old baby with a head tilt, if they lie on the other side, how long will it take to correct it? Does the neck also need to be supported with a pillow? Will the face become flattened from sleeping?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in normal circumstances, a baby's head should be symmetrical on both sides after birth. Based on your situation, it is recommended to pay attention to keeping the baby's head straight while sleeping, and to encourage the baby to spend more time in the slightly area to guide them. Pay attention to letting the baby drink more water to avoid getting overheated. It is important to let the baby maintain the same sleeping position frequently, especially during the day. Sleeping on their stomach can help keep the baby's head rounder and prevent them from choking on spit-up, but when sleeping on their stomach, toys, pillows, and bedding around the crib may block the baby's nose, causing suffocation. If you choose to let the baby sleep on their stomach, do not use pillows for them, and the bed should not be too soft. Also, do not place plush toys or other items on the bed. Place some suitable items under the baby's head. Since newborns do not need pillows or shaping pillows before the age of 3 months, as this can easily cause the baby's neck to bend and lead to breathing difficulties. At this time, the mother can place some soft cotton fluff or high-quality pure cotton towels (folded into a rectangular block) under the baby's head to relieve the pressure on the part of the head that is in contact with the pillow.