6 month old getting a flat patch on the side of her head

[LDNmummy]

My DD is getting a flat patch on the right side of her head behind her ear. She is a tummy sleeper and has been so for at least four months out of six. There is a slight flat patch in the same position on the other side of her head but the one on the right is much worse.

She prefers to sleep on that side and I am not sure what to do as every time I turn her head, she wakes up.

I am just curious as to when her head bones will be hard enough to stop worrying about this or if it will just fix itself eventually.

I know it is a cosmetic concern, but I have read that it could lead to misalignment of the face etc..

I thought the head bones would be hard enough by now for this to not be a problem but it doesn't seem so.

I'm also wondering if I should try moulding it back to a rounder shape.

Any advice experienced Mumsnetters?

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not too sure, my dd only had a bold patch (also slept on her front)

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Thanks Blackout!

I thought the one consolation of all the constant checking up on her because she is a tummy sleeper would be the luxury of not worrying about her getting flat patches.

Damned if you do...

My dts both had flat bits and grew out of it. They def aren't noticeable now they have hair! Try not to worry too much.

My little girl is getting a flat patch too. I have ordered a lilla kuddis pillow to help as it has got great reviews (although alot of them seem to be from themselves, but....). Also in the lilla kuddis site there is a link from a doctor, which basically says that the problem can sort itself out with repositioning and time, which is really reassuring.

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I remember being very worried about my DD1's wonky head. She is now 4 and it feels totally normal, and if it wasn't you wouldn't be able to see it anyway because of her hair.
By all means reposition away or buy a special cushion (though don't older babies move around too much?) but in the long run it is probably not worth a great deal of energy worrying about it. DD2 (11 weeks) is developing her own wonky head and bald patch, and I'm not too bothered tbh.

My dd didn't get a flat head but one of her ears sticks out, she used to roll her head and alway turn to the same side. Sorry no advice.

Does you always put her in the cot with her head down the same end? Some babies like to face the wall/door etc., so maybe if you reverse her orientation she will switch sides?

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You can always take your baby to a cranial consultant for a free measurement - they will tell you an exact severity (or otherwise) of asymmetry as well as degree of flattening. LOC is one of the ones that come to mind. No obligations and absolutely free. They will also tell you f it's due to tight neck muscles etc (rule out any potential problems).

Our little one had flattening and we decided to put her in a helmet to remould her head, and it reshaped her head nicely. I'm not suggesting you Gould p down this route at all, it's just an option to consider :)