How severe is this plagiocephaly?

[MattMcG93]

Hi all,

I’m looking for some advice/reassurance if possible please. Looking at these pictures, do you notice any flattening of the head? I sometimes feel that DS had a flat patch on the left hand side but not sure if I’m over analysing every aspect of his head (I’m a known hypochondriac and worrier.) Everybody’s head has unique lumps, bumps and shapes…right?

He’s 6 months old and has started to roll, sit up mostly independently and is the happiest little man ever. We do lots of tummy time to take pressure off the head as I didn’t want plagiocephaly to develop. Also, does plagiocephaly cause any damage/impact to the brain?

Please no snappy replies. Just looking for some advice/reassurance as a first time dad.

Thanks!

No, they aren’t available on the NHS and it’s not due to cost, it’s due to the lack of evidence that they provide any benefit.

is your “local hospital” private? If you saw an NHS specialist who said you would be eligible why go private?

No my local hospital is a NHS Children’s Hospital .

We already had the helmet by the time we got
seen there .

They are not funded by the NHS full stop. As a PP said, there is no evidence for them. (Paeds nurse for 20 years)