has a head shape called "a walking chestnut". Why do others have a round head, but mine is flat?
You need to know whether the back of the head is round or flat, sometimes it really doesn't look at genes. Everything goes back to infancy. The skull of
newborns is soft and elastic, and the edge of the skull has not been ossified. Because they sleep almost every day, their heads are easily deformed.
A census conducted by the Chinese Eugenics Association in 2002 showed that the probability of oblique, flat, and pointed head deformation of Chinese infants and young children is as high as 87.2%.
"Life Times" (search for "LT0385" in WeChat to follow) interview experts and talk about the "back of the head".
Interviewed expert
Doctor of Maternal and Child Health Department of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Hospital Dai Xiaotian
flat head vs round head, which one is better?
In fact, there is no uniform standard for the so-called "good head shape". Some people like a naturally growing round head, while some people prefer a slightly flat head.
flat head VS round head, from the current aesthetic point of view, the natural round head seems better.
But be aware that flat heads were the most popular in the past. The concept of "good-looking" and "blessed" with flat heads is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the older generation.
Among the human skulls found at the Dawenkou site in Shandong, both men and women have flat heads.
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In the Qing Dynasty, due to the need of arching horses and shooting, Manchus always tied their children to sleep on a hard board to make them straighten their limbs and flatten their shoulders and backs.
Over time, this figure with a flat head has become a respected look of the Manchus, and this has affected the entire northern region. Does
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have an impact on health?
Compared with the natural round head, the controversy of the flat head seems to be more:
"Flat head will affect intelligence and make children stupid!" "Flat head will oppress the brain and harm the brain!"... These sensational comments of
make People are worried.
Scientists’ studies have shown that, in addition to being squashed, the skull is not in line with modern aesthetics, but does not threaten people’s intelligence and health.
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recommended method to check the head shape
When the baby takes a bath, wet his hair to see if the roundness of the baby's head is symmetrical, the height of the ears is symmetrical, the head shape width is symmetrical, and the forehead width is symmetrical.
viewed from the front of the baby’s face, the two ears are in the same horizontal position, and the face is also very symmetrical;
viewed from the side, the back of the head is full, the head and neck can form a perfect question mark;
viewed from the top down, the top of the head The shape is like a plump egg or pear; the width of
's head and forehead is symmetrical and balanced.
If you find asymmetry or unevenness, please consult a pediatrician in time. What
needs to remind is that although most head shape changes are related to posture and position, other serious deformities such as cranial stenosis need to be ruled out.
Can the head shape be rounded back after sleeping?
In medicine, people usually refer to skull deformities collectively as "flat head syndrome" (flat head syndrome).
Four different types of flat head syndrome
According to the cause of formation, flat head syndrome is divided into two types:
Orthostatic flat head syndrome: is mainly caused by non-pathological reasons such as sleeping position, suction device, birth canal compression, etc. cause.
pathological flat head syndrome: is caused by skull hypoplasia and congenital skull deformities.
The pathological flat head does cause problems in neurodevelopment and may affect intelligence and athletic ability.
There is no need to worry too much about postural flat head syndrome caused by acquired days.
The shape of most babies' heads will be slowly recovering over time.
Generally speaking, after the baby sits and walks, the sleeping head will not get worse.
usually wait for the child to arriveAt the age of school, the asymmetry of the head shape is not visible from the appearance, and the problem of head shape basically does not last until adolescence.
7 Tips to prevent your baby’s head from falling asleep
To prevent your child’s head from falling asleep, parents can try to correct the baby by changing the sleeping posture and body position.
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grasp the best adjustment period before 1 year old
After 1 year old, the skull is basically fused together, and the head growth rate slows down, then the correction effect will be reduced.
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Change the direction to coax or feed the baby
If the baby always sleeps in the same direction habitually, you can change the direction of coaxing or breastfeeding, such as changing the baby from the mother's left to the right.
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Choose a pillow with moderate hardness.
A pillow that is too hard can easily cause deformities such as flat heads and eccentric faces. It will also rub off a circle of hair on the back of the head and cause occipital baldness;
that is too soft will increase the risk of neonatal suffocation. .
In addition to 0~3 months of newborns can not use pillows, it is recommended that babies before 3 years old choose buckwheat shell pillow, which can adjust the shape with the baby's rotation, soft and comfortable, and moisture absorption.
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Alternate selection of multiple sleeping positions
Often sleeping on the back will make the baby's head flattened and the face is rounder, so alternate sleeping positions are required.
About 6 to 8 months old, after babies learn to stand up independently, they can choose their favorite sleeping position. Moms don’t have to force it, because different sleeping positions have their own advantages.
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encourage your baby to play
on his stomach. This is not only conducive to the natural recovery of head shape, but also helps the baby exercise the strength of the neck, back and arms, and promote sports development.
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Changing the room layout
Babies who are interested in light, sound, shadow, color, etc. can be guided by changing the room layout. When you play with your baby during the day, it can also attract him to turn his head in different directions.
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is not recommended to use a shaped pillow
For safety reasons, it is not recommended to let your baby sleep on his stomach, nor is it recommended to use any shaped pillow or other device to fix the baby's sleeping position, because it may increase the risk of sudden death. ▲
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Editor of this issue: Liu Yun瑽
