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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2021
  • Prevent flat head syndrome (playgiocephaly) by implementing some easy techniques with your newborn. By mixing up the way that you hold baby, diaper baby and position baby for sleep you can help keep baby's head nice and round.
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Komentáře • 71

  • @motherwelldoula
    @motherwelldoula Před 2 lety +5

    Paced bottle feeding (with the headupright while feeding) is another great way to limit time on the back of the head. I love this!

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety +1

      Great tip! I didn't used to talk to families about this, but now I do. I hope this video makes it easy to share the information with more people.

  • @dazaniluver25
    @dazaniluver25 Před 17 dny

    So helpful! Thank you

  • @silversunastrology
    @silversunastrology Před 2 lety +4

    Off topic here, but gold looks great on you!

  • @LibaneseGurl
    @LibaneseGurl Před 2 lety +10

    My head is flat and i asked my parents about it and they just said, yeah it is a beauty in our culture !!! Now i am always making sure to havie the best haircut to brevent people saying my flat head

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety +1

      It’s more common than you might think!

    • @dorothyonyango6575
      @dorothyonyango6575 Před rokem

      My situation too. The flat head makes me stress my hairdresser when styling.

    • @yassinel7458
      @yassinel7458 Před rokem +1

      @@birthtoolbox if the baby is still young like 2 months old can the flat head situation be reversed ?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem +1

      @@yassinel7458 yes, I believe so. Make sure you speak to you doctor about it.

    • @yassinel7458
      @yassinel7458 Před rokem

      @@birthtoolbox she told me “ I wouldn’t worry about it . His case is minor in the realm of flat heads” she suggested more tummy time.

  • @annramirez3406
    @annramirez3406 Před 2 lety +1

    Great ideas Alice, thank you!

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety +1

      You are welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Marilolthisishard
    @Marilolthisishard Před 3 měsíci +2

    My sons head is flat to the side, because he only sleeps looking to the right. And even if i chance his head, he goes back to the other side. But ill keep eforts and hopefully it will be corrected easily.

  • @KLM1111
    @KLM1111 Před rokem +9

    Really don’t like how you said it’s a problem that the mothers caused… seriously as if we don’t have enough to worry about and this can happen in the womb and in spite of regular tummy time. SMH.

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem +5

      I said that you don’t want your doctor to tell you that you caused it.

    • @Eirlys0104
      @Eirlys0104 Před 5 měsíci

      But it's true. It happens mostly because mothers leave their child to lay on their back and sleep on their back for too long without repositioning the babys head. I call it lazy mothers syndromes. You have to carry the baby more, perhaps use a scarf if you need free hands, let them sleep on you/your chest more. But some mothers just want to put the baby down quick as possible after feeding.

    • @emmaspilman4271
      @emmaspilman4271 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Coming from a mom with twins, we are far from lazy mothers but thank you for your input!

    • @NomceboNzima
      @NomceboNzima Před 3 dny

      Thank you so much for your lessons ❤️​@@Eirlys0104

  • @priyapper
    @priyapper Před 11 měsíci

    Alice, is it good to use a pillow for baby? In India, a lot of moms use a pillow filled with mustard seeds for babies, but there are mixed opinions on that

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Here in the US we do not recommend pillows (or anything else) in baby’s sleeping space.

  • @rosea164
    @rosea164 Před 3 měsíci

    What about anti flat pillows?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      The FDA does not recommend anti flat pillows. From their website:
      "Be aware that infant head shaping pillows are not safe or effective for preventing or treating flat head syndrome or other medical conditions."

  • @cassandranunez461
    @cassandranunez461 Před 2 lety +2

    My kiddo had this issue due to a NICU stay at 36 weeks.

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety +1

      There is a higher risk with premature babies.

  • @savagebiscuits0952
    @savagebiscuits0952 Před rokem

    My baby is a momth old , has a flat bit on his side,can i change it or is it too late ?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem

      My guess is that it can change. I would speak with your pediatrician about it.

    • @bosnian8487
      @bosnian8487 Před rokem +1

      ive took baby today to scan her hips and asked dr about her flat side he said so what? it will change just make sure to position her to other side more and do neck stretching. my baby is 2 months and 1week old. dont worry :)

    • @Miamajah
      @Miamajah Před rokem

      It can pretty easily be fixed within the first 4 months. After that it requires at bit more effort, but the scull plates can be moved longer than you think - but then it needs to be done professionally.

  • @meowwuff8070
    @meowwuff8070 Před 2 lety +2

    See I would love to get this information but this video is simply too long I can’t pay attention for that long

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety +5

      10 minutes seems reasonable to me for important information. You can always change the speed of the video.

  • @demarloboqueda1713
    @demarloboqueda1713 Před 2 lety

    My baby is 3 months old can I make my baby's head round?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      I don’t know, but recommend asking the doctor at your next appointment.

  • @robertrogers074
    @robertrogers074 Před 2 lety

    It's been a while you had a video.

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      True! I was busy live streaming my class!

    • @robertrogers074
      @robertrogers074 Před 2 lety +1

      @@birthtoolbox good to see you back and doing another way of helping others.

  • @nasreenakhuda
    @nasreenakhuda Před 2 lety +1

    Hello mam, can I lay on my back on floor without any pillow and bed for as many hours I can? Will that make my head get flatter little bit also? I'm 18 age..Pls reply

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      Heads don’t change in shape when you are no longer a baby.

    • @chrevek2714
      @chrevek2714 Před 11 měsíci

      It will flat your head.

  • @amvien
    @amvien Před rokem +1

    What’s the point of switching sides while burping when they won’t be on the flat side?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem

      That helps them develop their neck muscles equally which can then help with head turning and reducing flatness.

    • @amvien
      @amvien Před rokem +1

      @@birthtoolbox thank you! The baby does naturally turn their head the opposite direction, on either side!

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem

      Yes, that is usually the case!

  • @noranasibyan2101
    @noranasibyan2101 Před rokem

    My baby sleeps on her back but head she is turning one side or other not straight, is it normal ? But Im switching side to side , when she is not sleeping Im trying to put her head straight on her swing , but now i notice that her sides both are just a bit flatten , is that normal ?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem +1

      It’s great that you are paying attention to her positioning. I suggest asking her doctor at your next check up.

  • @pennyjotter6073
    @pennyjotter6073 Před 2 lety +2

    My baby is almost 7 months now, I’ve noticed a very slight flat spot. Is it too late to fix?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      I am sorry that I don't know for sure. It's a great question for your pediatrician.

    • @razanah4789
      @razanah4789 Před rokem +1

      Does his head fixed?

    • @marylinehappy8504
      @marylinehappy8504 Před rokem +1

      It’s usually possible to fix before the baby turn 24 months , best before 18 months

    • @vincentkingsdale8334
      @vincentkingsdale8334 Před 10 měsíci

      We noticed at 3 months....used a helmet until 1 year....helped a lot

    • @shayarbiswa
      @shayarbiswa Před 8 měsíci

      Hi, did the helmet help with head shape? Did the baby had to wear all the time or just during the day?

  • @sabrinahossain5539
    @sabrinahossain5539 Před 2 lety

    My baby is 7months old..she has a flat spot..can i fix it now?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      Unfortunately I am not sure. I recommend talking to your pediatrician or family doctor.

  • @husniyabegimatadjonova8335

    Maam,is it okay if i use special pillow with hole in the center to my 4 months old baby?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem +1

      Best practice is not to use a pillow with your baby.

  • @mamatharani2600
    @mamatharani2600 Před rokem

    mam my son 6month but hed not round sep plz tell me sejaion

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem

      Hello! For a six month old baby, I would ask his doctor about it. My suggestions here are for a newborn.

  • @carolyngambling628
    @carolyngambling628 Před rokem +3

    Ok my daughter was born with a flat head! I did not cause it stop putting the blame on the parents.

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem +4

      I am not blaming. I’m giving accurate information.

    • @Itsundertheblood
      @Itsundertheblood Před rokem +1

      It would’ve rounded out after a few hours…sounds like she hit a nerve 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @monetum1392
      @monetum1392 Před rokem +1

      Even if she was born flat headed it would've rounded out in the first view months. Accept the blame.

  • @citizenm9590
    @citizenm9590 Před 2 lety

    Does it impact there IQ if they are flat headed?

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před 2 lety

      Not to my knowledge!

    • @monetum1392
      @monetum1392 Před rokem

      It probably shouldn't. Brains are amazing at adapting to weird shapes so it shouldn't be harmed by the shape.

  • @9096349693
    @9096349693 Před rokem +1

    My baby is nearly 5 weeks old now. I am worried about her flat head. Can I position baby on side lying for few hours and change it on and off?

    • @bosnian8487
      @bosnian8487 Před rokem

      every time baby wakes up for feeding and you want to put baby in crib make sure its different side than it was last time.its pretty small baby so you can train their neck muscles. try feeding both sides and turn baby every time to different side you will be good

    • @birthtoolbox
      @birthtoolbox  Před rokem

      Do you mean on baby's side in the crib for sleep? For sleep you want to continue to put baby down on their back. When not sleeping you can put baby on their side and also vary the way that you hold baby. Also, speak to your pediatrician about ti.