![]() Over time and as the skull grows, the flattening will improve, even in severe cases. As babies grow, they begin to change position themselves during sleep so their heads do not stay in the same position. If you’re feeling concerned, know that flat head syndrome improves with time and natural growth, and it does not affect a baby’s brain development. It could also simply be prematurity or a baby sleeping on their back too long. A baby may be born with it because of tight space in the uterus, or it could also be caused by a rare muscular condition known as torticollis in which the neck muscles contract, causing the head to twist to one side. The skull flattens when a baby’s head stays in one position for long periods of time. ![]() Plagiocephaly occurs when a baby’s head develops a flat spot – it can be on either a side or on the back of the head. If you’re a new parent, you may feel concerned about your infant developing flat head syndrome, or positional plagiocephaly. ![]()
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