The back of the baby’s head is still sleeping flat at three months.
Babies are born with two fontanelles at the top of the head and behind the occiput, known as fontanelle and posterior fontanelle, posterior fontanelle is relatively small, some closed at birth, the latest in 6~8 weeks; fontanelle is larger than posterior fontanelle, before 6 months with the development of the head, fontanelle will be enlarged; 6 months with the ossification of the skull and gradually become smaller; so the baby’s head shape is very malleable before 6 months.
The baby before three months, due to the physiological characteristics of the stomach, it is easy to spit up; parents usually let the baby to take the side position, to prevent spitting up after the occurrence of accidental inhalation; three months, with the development of gastrointestinal tract, the baby spit up the situation will be reduced compared to three months ago, sleep can be increased appropriately supine position, so that the back of the head to become a little more protruding flat.
Remind parents, in order to have an ideal head shape, it is necessary to adjust before 6 months by changing the baby’s sleeping position from time to time; more pediatric health knowledge, should consult a pediatrician for guidance.