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were you able to treat at 2 months?

Have frequent tummy time. Very important for strength and muscle control

Thanks 👍🏻

Repositioning is most effective until 5-5.5 months or the baby is rolling consistently. After that, helmets are more effective (if the flat spot warrants it) and they can be started up to 9 months of age (after that even the helmets are much less effective).

Hi, yes, I actually would, if necessary. I do a play circuit of tummy time, followed by supported side-lying for counter-pressure, followed by play on the back but still encouraging the head turning away from the flat spot. Counter-pressure is what changes plagiocephaly, tummy time just prevents it from getting worse.

Unfortunately, at that age, it is very difficult to change head shape, even with a helmet. As the head grows you should notice it less over time, particularly if it only affects one quadrant of the head (ie. just one side on the back or just the very middle of the back of the head).

5 months old is still definitely young enough to treat. The tilt and neck muscle imbalance can be treated at any age, it is the head shape that is time limited. However, the younger you treat the torticollis the better, especially as it can effect sitting, rolling, crawling etc. I hope you find support near you.

Thanks for that, Aliya 🙂

Chapter 3 covers the main repositioning and counterpressure tips. Chapter 4 is Tummy time and Chapter 5 covers remaining topics, like sleep and helmets. The first two chapters are to help understand the conditions of torticollis and plagiocephaly and how and why repositioning works. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

Unfortunately, I have not seen the pillows be very effective. Ideally, at 7 months old, he should be on his head very little when awake, spreading his time between sitting and tummy time with brief periods on his back. At this age, most babies will not enjoy laying on their back for long, especially if they are sitting. If you are worried, definitely seek an assessment with a pediatric physiotherapist in your area.

You would need to find a physiotherapist and corrective helmet company in your area to determine severity and necessary steps for treatment.

I'm sorry that was your experience. Helmets should definitely be an option if the head shape is still concerning after 5.5 months.

How is your baby doing now?

Try and encourage him to have his head to the right as much as possible. When he is awake and you are watching him, you can prop him on his right side to play.

I’ve searched some information about it and I’ve read that head shape stop growing at 18 to 24 months so I’m sure you’ll have time

Mam from where i can get treatment for plagiocepgaly for my baby of 11 month

@@surabhiarora3259 yes my baby also 11 months please tell me

​@@hemanthgamingff2897 did your baby head correct?

It does improve over time, particularly if you incorporate release work for the facial muscles. Please find a physiotherapist in your area for specific advice.

@@milestonesphysicaltherapys869 Thank you

@@amritanagar5352 is your son getting better ?

Did your baby improve?

Did your baby improve? How ist the facial Asymetrie?

It will improve over time with proper exercises for the face and neck.

yes, if it's symmetrical on the back of the head

@floral hirra me from the future, believe me when I say it rounds out eventually! My son is now 19 months and nothing is wrong with his head so don't worry x

Hi Amira .. when you say it rounds out eventually, is it after counter pressure? Or shall I just let my child be without any such counter pressure handling? I am really worried. Please reply. He has just turned 3 months with right side flat head.

@@amirash8127 thanks Amira..did ur son have mild or moderate. My baby has moderate plagiocephaly

Hey there. Is there an update to how your baby's head is now?

Give baby lots of tummy time. 40 years ago, when doctors recommended tummy sleeping, flat head rare to none. None of my babies suffered with this condition, and held their head by one month.

Apke baby ko thik hua abhi

Hello-this is very treatable but your baby will need an individual assessment for you to learn specific exercises to treat it.

Did anything help for you?

It is very hard to correct head shape at 7 months of age with repositioning and counterpressure alone, as they are generally not willing to be propped on their side to play. They are generally not sleeping in one position either, which is a good thing in terms of the head shape not likely getting worse. If you are concerned, I would book an assessment with your local pediatric physiotherapist.

Lol, no, but I do have facial asymmetry and a tendency to hold my head to the right more than the left, which seems to be making the asymmetry worse. Good job picking up on that! And yes, I have some work to do on my own neck :-)

@@milestonesphysicaltherapys869 o okay 😅 i think i just notice these things because i have plagiocephaly. My asymmetry is like the weirdest thing ever when im just looking in front my nose seems to be in the middle and when i look down my nose is more on the left side it really hurts my brain trying to figure out how this is possible 😅.