Baby's head shape and influence on its development

Babies who suffer from flat head syndrome turn out to have a higher risk of delays in the process of growing its progress.

This is the conclusion of a study conducted by experts from the George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney in early 2017.

The study by Assistant Professor Alexandra Martiniuk was the first study to examine the relationship between the process of growing the growth in the form of a flat head shape owned by the infant, especially in the skill aspect Motor.

The results of the study contained in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricsÿ include showing that delays in motor development, language, and cognitive babies can already be detected since the age of 6 months.

This delay will remain until the baby is 3 years old.

The most commonly obstructed type of motor skill is the ability to sit and crawl. Afterward, it is usually followed by a late talk.

A flat head syndrome can occur if the baby often sleeps in a prolonged position in a long time.

"If you notice the shape of the child's head is flat, it is best to take it to the doctor to check if certain therapies are needed. In addition, it is better to give children time to be able to do the position of the neck, of course, while still supervised. Usually, there will be changes, "said Martiniuk.

Another thing that a mother can do is often put the baby in a different position when she wakes up. For example, with a tall, on-the-stand grip, until lying sloped.

That way, the position of the baby's head will also move as well as its neck muscles become stronger. This can help prevent the shape of the flat head that makes the baby late, as well as improving its condition when the shape of the head is flat.

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