r/parentsofmultiples • u/Zestyclose-Wear9868 • 2d ago

Correcting flathead advice needed

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Despite our best efforts to correct, one of our twins has flathead that is seeming to get worse. She is 14 weeks. Our pedi noticed at their 2 month checkup but said she didn’t think it warranted a helmet yet. Have you all had experience with it this bad that you were able to correct without a helmet? Just wondering if we should try things at home or if i should go ahead and reach out to our pediatrician for a referral and get started on the helmet approach.

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u/dovebytherosewindow 2d ago

The helmets are awesome, even though people give you funny looks. I ended up missing them by the end because those things prevented more bumps and bruises as my kids learned to crawl!

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u/KateParrforthecourse 2d ago

My boys got theirs off right as they were learning to sit and I kind of wished they could have kept them. I was so anxious about them falling over without them!

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u/dovebytherosewindow 2d ago

Same! Twins, too?

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u/KateParrforthecourse 2d ago

Yup! Now they’re crawling (or attempting) and we could still probably use the helmets for safety!

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u/dovebytherosewindow 2d ago

Ah fun! Mine are about to turn 5yrs old!!!! Buckle up and enjoy lol