Patient's question:
An 80-day-old baby has a misshapen head due to poor sleeping. There's a noticeable bump. Should I leave it alone, use a book to prop it up, or wait until he learns to crawl and the bump naturally disappears? Will a bump on the back of the head cause any problems?Doctor's answer:
This is the normal shape during the process of skull development. There is no need to worry or take any action. Let it be natural. Let the baby sleep in an alternating side position. Keep the head off the mattress. As the baby grows, the subcutaneous fat under the scalp will become less noticeable. The package at the back is the posterior fontanelle. It does not disappear on its own. It is part of the human skull. If it disappears, you should be concerned instead. If you want to improve the head shape, you can use a pillow to support it appropriately. But do not worry too much about other issues.