Baby's head shape: What's normal?
A baby's head is easily molded, and not necessarily symmetrical. Here's how to prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
Many newborns have slightly lopsided heads. Sometimes a baby's head is molded unevenly while passing through the birth canal. In other cases, head shape changes after birth as a result of spending too much time in one position. Although your baby's head shape will probably even out on its own, you can help prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
How position affects head shape
You'll notice two soft areas at the top of your baby's head where the skull bones haven't yet grown together. These spots, called fontanels, are designed to allow a baby's relatively large head to move through the narrow birth canal. They also accommodate your baby's rapidly growing brain
A baby's head is easily molded, and not necessarily symmetrical. Here's how to prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
Many newborns have slightly lopsided heads. Sometimes a baby's head is molded unevenly while passing through the birth canal. In other cases, head shape changes after birth as a result of spending too much time in one position. Although your baby's head shape will probably even out on its own, you can help prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
How position affects head shape
You'll notice two soft areas at the top of your baby's head where the skull bones haven't yet grown together. These spots, called fontanels, are designed to allow a baby's relatively large head to move through the narrow birth canal. They also accommodate your baby's rapidly growing brain
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