I don't know if parents have noticed that some babies have an obvious "bag" behind their heads, which looks like there is an extra "plug-in" on their heads?
This is actually a condition called "scaphoid head".
Some people say, "Brain high, smart bag", but is there really a scientific basis for this claim?
Some parents also deliberately adjust the baby's sleeping position in order to let the baby have a "smart" head shape, and even use some so-called "smart pillows".
However, is this really the right thing to do?
Today, let's talk about this topic and see what is the harm of babies sleeping in a boat-shaped head?
What is a scaphoid head
We usually listen more to round heads, partial heads, flat heads, etc. But have you ever known what a scaphoid head is?
Scaphoid head, also known as "acutopia", is a phenomenon caused by the baby's improper sleeping position on his back for a long time.
After staying in the mother's womb for a long time, the baby spends most of the time lying down after birth, in order to relieve the feeling of oppression, they will often change their sleeping position, and in the long run, the skull will be flattened, resulting in a "scaphoid head".
Next, let's take a look at the saying "high brain, smart bag".
Although there is a folk saying that "the brain is high, the smart bag is smart", in fact, there is no scientific basis to show that the baby with the "high brain" is smarter.
The level of intelligence is affected by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, education, etc. Therefore, the level of intelligence of a baby cannot be judged solely by the shape of his or her head.
So, what are the effects of a scaphoid head on a child?
In fact, scaphoid head is a disease caused by abnormal skull development. This disease may lead to a series of harms, and parents must not be careless!
"High head" may affect the baby's appearance, so we don't need to talk about it.
If the baby's "high head" symptoms are more severe, it may cause the baby to have restless sleep, easy to cry and other conditions.
In addition, "high brain" may also affect the development of the baby's head circumference, and in severe cases, it may even have a certain impact on the baby's intelligence.
So, how do we deal with this "little challenge"?
Actually, the method is not complicated.
We can adjust the baby's sleeping position to give his little head more room to turn freely.
For example, we can change the baby's sleeping position regularly, or hang some brightly colored and shaped toys at the baby's bedside to attract his attention and let him unconsciously adjust his sleeping position during play.
Finally, if your baby's scaphoid symptoms are already severe, we can even consider using some physical therapy to help your baby correct.
Causes of the formation of scaphoid heads
The scaphoid head, which sounds like an unfinished lullaby, is actually a deformation of the skull caused by the baby lying on his back for a long time.
It is generally believed that the formation of a scaphoid head involves innate factors and may also be an acquired cause. Congenital factors include genetics and are influenced by the mother's poor lifestyle during pregnancy.
So, is the cause of the scaphoid head just the baby's "improper sleeping position"?
In fact, the baby's nutritional status and bone development are also closely related to the formation of the scaphoid head.
If the baby lacks the necessary nutrients during the growth process, or for some reason the bone development is abnormal, then his little head may be invisibly given a "special mission" - to protect the developing brain.
The baby accidentally slept on a boat-shaped head, how to correct it?
So, if the baby accidentally sleeps with a "high head", how can we correct it?
First of all, we can correct the "head height" by adjusting the baby's sleeping position.
Try to avoid keeping your baby in the same sleeping position for a long time, and adjust the direction of your baby's head in a timely manner to give your baby's head a balanced pressure stimulation. Secondly, we can use some specialized baby pillows to correct the "high head".
These pillows are usually designed and made of special materials that effectively distribute pressure on your baby's head and promote the normal development of your baby's skull.
Finally, we can also take the baby to the hospital for guidance and help from a professional doctor.
Your doctor may recommend some physical therapy or orthosis to correct the "high head".
Intimate tip: Newborns do not need to pad pillows, 3 months can be padd 1-2cm pillows, 6 months pads about 2cm, 12 months can be pads 3-5cm. If necessary, you can use a setting pillow for your baby to fix your baby's sleeping position and make your head shape rounder.
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