This is known as positional plagiocephaly.
Baby s head flat on one side.
Premature babies are especially prone to torticollis.
Because a baby s skull is malleable a tendency to rest the head in the same position can result in an uneven head shape.
The baby usually has less hair on that part of the head.
The condition can cause the baby s head to look.
Babies with torticollis can also develop a flat spot on their skull because they often sleep with their head turned to one side.
The back of the head might look flatter on one side than on the other.
As distressing as this can be to a new parent a flat head is treatable and doesn t mean your baby is in pain or will have any developmental delays.
Flat head syndrome or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby s head.
Researchers found that 47 percent of 440 2 month olds having routine check ups had what doctors call positional plagiocephaly where the back or one side of the head has a flat spot.
Positional molding is generally considered a cosmetic issue.
When looking down at the baby s head the ear on the flattened side may look pushed forward.
In severe cases the forehead might bulge on the side opposite from the flattening and may look uneven.
Torticollis occurs when a tight or shortened muscle on one side of the neck causes the chin to tilt to the other side.