The back of the head might look flatter on one side than on the other.
Baby s head flat on one side.
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is when a baby s head is flat on one side.
Because a baby s skull is malleable a tendency to rest the head in the same position can result in an uneven head shape.
It s linked to a baby sleeping exclusively on his back as well as spending a lot of time lying in a rocker car seat or swing.
The baby usually has less hair on that part of the head.
The back of the baby s head is flatter on one side.
As distressing as this can be to a new parent a flat head is treatable and doesn t mean your baby is in pain or will have any developmental delays.
Flat head syndrome or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby s head.
In severe cases the forehead might bulge on the side opposite from the flattening and may look uneven.
Torticollis occurs when a tight or shortened muscle on one side of the neck causes the chin to tilt to the other side.
Researchers found that 47 percent of 440 2 month olds having routine check ups had what doctors call positional plagiocephaly where the back or one side of the head has a flat spot.
The condition can cause the baby s head to look.
Babies with torticollis can also develop a flat spot on their skull because they often sleep with their head turned to one side.
Premature babies are especially prone to torticollis.