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Babies are born with soft and malleable skulls to allow for flexibility during birth and room for brain growth in early development. However, this softness also makes their skulls susceptible to flattening, leading to an abnormally shaped head, a condition known as positional plagiocephaly. This often occurs when a baby spends extended periods lying in the same position, such as on their back or in car seats, strollers, or swings.

One effective way to help prevent this is by incorporating tummy time into a baby’s daily routine. During tummy time, babies are placed on their stomachs while awake and supervised, encouraging them to lift their heads and strengthen their neck, shoulder, and back muscles. This not only supports their motor development but also reduces prolonged pressure on the back of their skull.

Regular tummy time, combined with varying a baby’s head position during sleep and awake periods, can significantly decrease the risk of skull flattening and promote healthy head shape development.

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