What to do if the back of the baby's head is uneven

The soft and pulsating part of the baby's head is called the fontanelle. The fontanelle is divided into the anterior fontanelle and the posterior fontanelle. If the back of the baby's head is uneven, it basically means that the baby's posterior fontanelle has not closed. The posterior fontanelle is formed by the junction of the occipital bone and the parietal bone, and usually closes 2 to 4 months after the baby is born. If the back of the baby's head is uneven, it is very likely that the posterior fontanelle has not closed. What causes the uneven back of a baby’s head, and what can be done about it?

The reason why the back of the baby's head is uneven

If the closure of the posterior fontanelle takes more than 2 months, it is considered late. Late closure of the posterior fontanelle can occur in infants with rickets, hydrocephalus, cretinism and rapid growth. Vitamin D and calcium deficiency can also cause late closure of the posterior fontanelle. Sleeping in the same bed can cause torticollis: When a child sleeps in the same bed with the mother, the child will naturally fall asleep facing the mother's side for a long time, which may cause torticollis in the baby. In the long run, this sleeping position will cause the child's head and face to habitually tilt to one side, which is not conducive to the closure of the baby's posterior fontanelle.

What should I do if the back of my baby’s head is uneven?

1. Choose breastfeeding: The calcium in breast milk is the easiest to absorb, so children who are breastfed have better bone development. Good looks have a lot to do with bone development, because bone development determines the shape of the face and body. Babies who are fed high-quality breast milk for more than 6-9 months will have stronger arms, plump cheeks and straighter noses.

2. Pay attention to diet and supplement trace elements appropriately: Vitamins A, C, D and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc. are important ingredients to promote the growth of young children. It is rich in foods such as milk, eggs, beans, fish, and lean meat.

3. Exercise more and get more sun exposure: Exercise can promote metabolism, accelerate blood circulation, deliver more nutrients to bone tissue, accelerate bone growth, and make bones dense.

The above content is a discussion on the problem of uneven back of the baby's head. From the above, we can see that the uneven back of the baby's head is not necessarily due to illness, it may also be caused by the failure of the normal posterior fontanelle to close. However, if it still has not closed after three or four months, it is best to take the baby to a regular hospital for examination to ensure the baby's health.