Your exercises for the next 2 weeks
There is severe flattening. Discuss the measurement with a healthcare professional and start these exercises.
The exercises are based on repositioning. This is the most effective way to treat a flattened head, and virtually all healthcare professionals prescribe it. You can find the videos below.
The exercises for your baby
Teach your baby to play on their side
Playing on the side lifts the head off the flat spot, allowing it to grow rounder again. Playing on the side also stimulates motor skills. Your child will learn to roll, crawl, and so on faster.
How often
From nap to nap, so many times a day
How long
Hours on end
Tummy time games
Strengthens the neck and back and relieves pressure from the back of the head.
How often
5 times a day
How long
2 to 3 minutes
Teach your baby to roll over
Your baby learns to move to both sides and, as a result, lies in the same spot for less time.
How often
3 times a day
How long
5 times per side
This is how you lift your baby with a twist.
A gentle rotation when lifting strengthens the torso, neck, and throat muscles.
How often
With every lift
How long
A few seconds
This is the best way to lift your baby.
Your baby helps with being lifted. That is good for the muscles and posture.
How often
With every lift
How long
A few seconds
This is how you carry your baby
With the correct carrying position, you help your baby look to the other side more often.
How often
Every day, as often as possible
How long
As long as it feels good
Here's how to get started
Playing on the side
Hours per day
Tummy time
5 times a day
Roll over
3 times a day
Lifting with a twist
With every lift
Lift
With every lift
Wear
Every day, as often as possible
After 2 weeks
Measure again
If the head moves forward, you know it is working. If it does not move forward, discuss this with a healthcare professional.