HOW TO SPOT EARLY SIGNS?
1) Premature Infants
Flat spot on one side of the head
Head looks uneven when viewed from above
One ear pushed forward
One cheek looks fuller than the other
Baby always turns head to the same side
Bald patch on one side of the head
Baby avoids turning head the other way
Head shape looks like a parallelogram
When to Seek Help
When to Seek Help Consult your pediatrician or a physiotherapist if:
Flattening becomes noticeable
In that part of the head the baby has less hair
If we look at the head from above, one ear looks more advanced than the other.
In the most severe cases, the skull has a diamond-like shape.