What should I do if my child's head is flattened?

Patient's question:

My baby has now been six months old, and he is very smart. The only downside is that the baby's head looks a bit flat. I'm not sure about it, but the elders say it's because the baby sleeps in the same direction, causing the head to become flat.

Doctor's answer:

Dear parent,
The younger the child, the easier it is to correct. During sleep, use a pillow to adjust. If the left side is higher, raise the right side slightly and lower the left side; vice versa. Children tend to move a lot while sleeping, so it’s important to check on them frequently. I noticed this issue with my child at 4 months old and later used this method to correct it. Now, my child is a little over 1 year old, and you can help adjust your baby.

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