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.Previous Treatment and Effect: Lying on the other side of the head, the effect is not ideal.
Help Needed: For a one-month-old baby with a head tilt, lying on the other side, how long will it take to correct it? Does the neck also need to be supported when using a pillow? Will the face become flattened?
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 aligned properly during sleep and to encourage the baby to spend more time in the slightly off-center position. Pay attention to ensuring the baby drinks more water to avoid getting overheated. It is important to maintain the same sleeping position for the baby 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, leading to suffocation. If you choose to let the baby sleep on their stomach, avoid using pillows for the baby, 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 sleep positioners before the age of three months, as this can easily cause the baby's neck to bend and lead to breathing difficulties. During this time, mothers can place soft cotton fluff or high-quality pure cotton towels (folded into a rectangular block) under the baby's head to alleviate the pressure on the area where the head rests.