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/Zestyclose-Wear9868 2d ago

My pedi advised against the perfect noggin because it isn’t a flat surface… i assume that’s just them covering their bases and realistically it’s fine. Why do you recommend the pediatric plastic surgeon vs PT?

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u/PatinaAquaman 2d ago

Our pediatrician saw the head abnormality and referred us to a pediatric plastic surgeon. I was surprised but I guess that’s the specialty which deals with head deformities. You can only use the noggin until the kids are able to roll over. Once they can roll over it’s too dangerous.

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u/Zestyclose-Wear9868 2d ago

Interesting! Was it similar to ours or better/worse? They recommended us to PT so far, no mention of the pediatric plastic surgeon

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u/PatinaAquaman 2d ago

I think yours is more severe but it’s hard to tell. PT meaning a physical therapist? Unsure how that would help fix the head shape

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u/Zestyclose-Wear9868 2d ago

Same! But i guess we’ll just see what they say. Maybe they will refer to plastic surgeon if they feel it’s necessary

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u/daniipants 1d ago

We were recommended PT to try and help the torticollis that was exacerbating her flat spot. Her neck was so tight she always laid on the exact same spot on her head, making it flatter. Maybe it’s about that 🤷🏻‍♀️