![]() It can be very common for babies to have an asymmetrical head shape when born, particularly a cone/elongated shape. This is why when you look at a newborn baby, you will notice a soft spot at the top of the head and if you look closely you can see a pulsing movement. A Baby’s skull is made up of lots of little bones that are connected by fontanelles so that the skull can move and mould as needed for the birth and allow the brain to grow. This can be really concerning to parents, especially when the shape is quite distorted, however it is really important to understand that it is completely normal and very easily treated in most cases.Ī baby’s skull is very flexible and mouldable due to it not being fused. Slight miss-shapedness is easily noticed by parents or they may have heard comments from a family member or friend. One of the most common questions I hear from parents while treating their babies is “Is the shape of their head ok?”. ![]()
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