The back of the baby s head is flatter on one side.
Baby has flat head one side.
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is when a baby s head is flat on one side.
Torticollis occurs when a tight or shortened muscle on one side of the neck causes the chin to tilt to the other side.
Premature babies are especially prone to torticollis.
Babies with torticollis can also develop a flat spot on their skull because they often sleep with their head turned to one side.
One side of the head appears flat while the other appears normal premature infants are also more prone to having skull abnormalities so be on the lookout if your baby was born early.
The ears may be misaligned when you look from above and sometimes the forehead and face may bulge on the flat side.
It s linked to a baby sleeping exclusively on his back as well as spending a lot of time lying in a rocker car seat or swing.
The baby s head is flattened on one side so it looks asymmetrical.
Misshapen head shape i e.
Flat spots a side of the head that looks slanted misaligned eyes and ears lack of a soft spot on the skull hard ridges on the head.
In severe cases the forehead might bulge on the side opposite from the flattening and may look uneven.