My mom had to do the helmet for my oldest brother and the doctor told her that was pretty much her only option I think there was some consequence if she didn’t do it for his health but what did the doctor tell you about the helmet?
Having worked in healthcare for many years, the use of helmets are much more common now days, and I believe you can see a noticeable improvement in 2-4 months. That’s been my experience
Someone came to our house every week in the beginning to help us and give tips and advice. Also we put a play thingy on the side of his bed where he had to look that way a lot more, and didn't lay on his prefered side. Sorry for my English😅 I'm from the Netherlands
As a mom, pharmacist, and someone who had a cousin and close friend have children with this condition, I strongly recommend you take the doctor's advice to get a helmet for your precious baby. It is but a short time in his life that he will have to wear it, but it will serve him well in the long run. Both my cousin and friend's children have perfectly shaped heads now. Continue to pray about it and ask the Lord to give you guidance. 💕
I agree!! Get the helmet now... a friend of my daughter had to do this for her baby girl. Within the year of wearing the helmet, her baby's head was perfect and the helmet was no longer needed.
I rarely read comments these days because the negativity simply disturbs my spirit….But I just stopped by to say, I crown you queen of the comments lol. This is the most nonjudgmental, yet professional (not telling yall what to do) balancing act, I’ve see in a long time. I wish everyone one gave empathetic and helpful comments like you. Wow🙌🏾❤️🙏🏾
@MsNaturallyMary My son who is now 20 years old had a flat head when he was a baby from laying on his back. His pediatrician looked at it at his appointments and said it's nothing to worry about. He will just grow out of it. Over time his head rounded out. Just like the doctor said it would. It's really not that serious. Please ask if a helmet and all these things are necessary or get a second opinion because I'm sure it's not comfortable having to wear a hard helmet, when it might not be needed at all. Not all but there are some people including doctors who will tell you that something is needed just to make money off you. There are exercises I've known doctors to tell their patients that have a baby with a flattened head to do to help round it back out. All babies heads are soft until a certain age. After he's a few months old and starts doing tummy time and trying to sit up on his own or sitting up on his own with the help of a baby seat/ high chair among other activities and isnt laying on his back 90% of the time is when it will start to round back out on its own. I'm no doctor but this is a very common thing please do some research yourself and you will see.
@@LauraWells-uv1gn Every child and birth is different. Maybe he (unlike Your son) actually has a more severe case. I'm happy your son was unaffected in a negative way though.
@@TrendySavingsBudgeting no actually my son's head was a lot flatter as a baby then Joshua's. Every baby and birth is different, you're correct but this condition isn't from giving birth or the pregnancy. All babies have a soft skull. And if a baby spends a good amount of time laying on one side more than the other, it will make that part of the head flat. This condition is VERY common. Yes of course the parent should bring the child to the pediatrician to get it checked out. But every single baby's skull is soft up to a certain age and they're going to have a flatter spot on one side more than the other until they get to a certain age and the skull will round itself out. It's really not that big of a deal and it kind of gets on my nerves that she and others make such a huge deal out of nothing, when there are babies who have major deformities and illnesses that are life threatening
As a child who had crooked legs and I wore wooden bottom boots with a bar that was screwed into the bottom of them for 23hrs a day. I didn't walk until I was almost 2yrs old but, when I did I walked straight and my bones weren't crooked anymore. I tell you this story because had my parents waited and done all of the "alternative" methods then, I would have had to have surgery to correct.my legs and hips. Go with the helmet. It may be a little inconvenient right now but, it's the quickest, easiest and safest way to correct his issue. The other methods are leaving him open to having more problems. Such as his head becoming more flat on the side they are concerned about and developing flatness on the other side of his head. The helmet will help to fix the one side, while simultaneously protecting and developing the rest of his head evenly. Just something to consider. He is the most beautiful baby❤
What you had is called clubfoot! The boots you had to wear are part of the Ponseti method, the best and most effective treatment available. Surgery generally does not have great outcome anyway.
I do this with my son every day, we rub his head especially when we put him to sleep and so far its nice and round with a good kitchen from being held all the time 😉❤️
After reading the warning on the PerfectNoggin, it states, "For moderate to severe flattening, a well-made molding helmet can be beneficial in correcting whatever flattening is present. " So although, the helmet may not be esthetically appeasing, please keep in mind that the helmet is merely TEMPORARY vs something that could be PERMANANET if not adressed properly now. Blessing to you and your husband in the care for your son.
Yes, I agree. Well said. I think the perfect noggin is more for preventative measures than to resolve an already present diagnosis. Besides that, it's not like he'll be laying in that all day and night to help mold his head back.
I work in pediatrics and he will do great. Babies are so resilient. He won’t even know it there and it’s a very short time to avoid lifelong flattening. He’ll thank you in the future lol.
It’s hard listening to them cry, but it’ll be easier in the long run tolerating a little discomfort now. Children test parents as they get older, and you have to be strong through the tears, etc. if you want to raise happy, emotionally well adjusted adults. You got this!❤
@@Geminicricketiit’s all aesthetics. Zero studies showing there are any negative side effects with having a flat spot. Actually there aren’t any studies showing weather or not these shaping helmets have negative side effects as well. So do with that as you woll
Im so thankful for my grandmother shaping my head when I was a baby. I had a very low fade in my twenties and received so many compliments thanks to my Jamaican mother and grandmother being knowledgeable about these things 😊💕🙌🏾 As a new mom i know you're doing your best and I'm rooting for you! Its time to listen to the doctors now though it seems...best of luck 🤞🏾🫶🏾
I gave birth in a coma at 26 weeks. When I woke they told me I had the baby. I got to meet my baby on the 10th day in Nicu. He stayed there for three months. Because of the incubator and procedures he developed a flat head. We used a helmet and it helped. He turns 7 this July 14. Only when you touch his head you can feel a slight flat spot but you can’t see anything anymore. Your son will do great👍🏾
i think the hospital should be sued fot negligence and the nurses are so lazy in nicu always complaining they havemore than onebaby to carefor ive seem them gossipping , playing candy crush, on social media, they are not hard working like ppl think.
Where I’m from in Ga growing up and with my own children, we were always told to shape the baby’s head and don’t let them lay flat too long too often. From birth you shape the baby’s head everyday and this is true idc what anyone says. And I’ve been a medical professional for over 20yrs
Im from Guyana and after we give birth most time our grand mother will shape the head with there hands everytime you bathe them we anoint the baby with coconut oil and the take the hand and lock the baby head gradually into shape because during vaginal birth the baby head come out shapeless sometimes the forehead look big so you have to shape it
How I wish I had someone tell me this when I had my son. My husband's mom was no help and My mom has been passed away for some time now so all that wisdom went with her. The helmet helped a bit tho 😊
Mine had one for two months and at first I was worried, anxious, sad, and scared. BUT they adjust quickly and the time flew by. Now her head is round, and it’s still the best decision we ever made!
That’s so awesome! 🙌🏾🥰All mom’s absolutely just want the best for their kids. Contrary to how many people may feel, it is sad and scary not knowing how your child will respond to a helmet or if they truly need it, as there is a chance they will grow out of it, also, there are companies who push the helmet when it isn’t really necessary. We wanted to ensure we exhausted all options before starting the helmet, but hearing testimonials like yours definitely make me feel better about it. Thanks for sharing! 🤗
@@MsNaturallyMaryI would recommend doing tummy time. All PT's told me the helmet serves no use unless you do tummy time. It's extremely time consuming to go back and forth to these clinics. My aunt just did tummy alone for her baby alone and it worked in a 1.5 months and less she saw results 5x a day for at least 5 mins or try carrying baby to mimick tummy time.
Exactly! Here in Guadeloupe, caribbean that's how we afro-gwada shape our baby's head, we go about it massaging smoothly daily the baby head with the equivalent of Jamaican castor oil :karapa. The baby's head is soft, so as a parent it is compulsory to close his/her top head crown and round up his head gradually. I take it as the gradually influence that we grown ups supposed to have over our young ones:education. 😊❤
I only heard of this.Cause my Grandma always shape or mow all the baby's heads and would never let them just lay on thry back old southern thing I guess
@@nataliamcdonald4298 so true I learned this from my grandmother. Massage their head and bodies as well. Stretch and massage they do need it. I did this with all my children. Certain cultures aspire to have flat heads .
So true my GMA shaped my sons head everytime I saw her she would take him and shape it. When he slept I put him in a gadget that would have him rest on a side.
Yes. It was like every woman in my family knew if you handed your baby to one of us (even if not related) we instantly started to this while talking to them. I still do this. Hand me your baby I am shaping their cute little baby head.
I'm a Mom of 4; Grandma of 5 and NEVER heard of this before. Luckily it looks like you have wonderful medical staff. God will put his hands on your beautiful son. He's here to educate all of us ❤
This absolutely works, plus your hands are anointed. I'm a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 6. It's a old school method but it works just try it Mary💖💖💖
Normally when a baby is born the old folks would shape the child’s head by placing both hands on it and massaging it in a round shape. A lot of new parents are not knowledgeable of this technique and it would help them tremendously if they would inquire about this when becoming parents from the older generation.
Wow! My grandmother did this when my sister was born!!! My sister is in her 40s now and still has a perfectly round head. Grandma will be 101 years old this year so I should probably ask her asap how to do this in case I ever need to for my kids.
@clarkwinters8299 I agree! My grandmother taught me how to shape both of my babies head after they were born to avoid this. I have noticed more new age babies with the helmet now I know why. Although the helmet doesn’t seem to bother the babies. Mary pray on it and follow your heart on this decision.
I’m not certain this method will be effective nowadays as babies are advised to lay on their backs. So even with molding, the head shape may not remain that way. 😩
This works!!! My Grandmother,Father/ Mom did it on all the ones with flatness in back, and someone once commented how all 11 of us, AND yes 11 adult siblings, all have PERFECTLY ROUND HEADS😁
@@MsNaturallyMaryIt’s probably no other way other than the helmet at this point, but for future babies, buy a slide sleeper pillow that it’s designed to keep them on their side when needed. I used this when I had my babies 24 yrs ago; each time I would lay them down for a nap, I would rotate them from the back, the next nap to the left side, then the next time the right side. This gives pressure on the head an even distribution amount so that the pressure is not constantly being placed on one side of the skull which is very soft & easily molded in or out of shape.
I have heard of this. I believe it is a newer procedure. My son ( born 43 years ago) had a cone shaped head because they used forceps to pull him out . I was told specific ways to massage his head while it was still soft. His head is/ was fine after we did that.. ❤
My son wore a helmet to shape his head and I was surprised to find out they’d been using these for over 20 years. They became more common once babies were recommended to sleep on their backs. My first son we shaped his flat head with our hands but our baby boy had a more severe case similar to this baby where his head was flat in the back and flat on one side and our hands wasn’t enough lol.
He is adorable! You are blessed to get good care for him. My daughter wore a helmet to protect her from falls from "drop attack" seizures for 2 years (age 3-5) before God healed her. I share this because as a mom I was crushed I couldn't put little bows in her hair like other moms. She stood out. She never missed a beat and other kids ended up wanting a helmet too, lol. I felt bad until I realized it was best for her and she was fine with it. Seems like it is temporary and he looks sooooo happy no matter what! So nice to see he will be just fine. Blessings!!❤😊
Hey sis! I have twin girls who are now 12. One of my twins had torticollis plagiocephaly as well. I took the doctors advice and she wore a helmet for an extended amount of time that the doctor recommended. I would definitely do your research before you make the decision to not get the helmet or to get the helmet. My daughter wore her helmet, and now her head shape is normal. Please 🙏🏾 don’t delay! Love y’all!!!! ✨💕🎁
He is precious. I know it may tug at your hearts when he cries but the tummy time is important. Also, never a bad thing to teach them young that there are things in life we are not going to want to do, we may pout and want to cry about it, but they have to be done.❤
Aww. Your son is so sweet and his little head is so cute. I would never have known it was flat. He’s beautiful. My grandmother blessed me and my babies by coming over to help me take care of my babies after each of them were born. She would do the honor of giving each of them their first baths and she also did a thing where she would place their little heads in her delicate hands as she talked to them and she’d very gently press on their little heads. They’d look up at her as she’d talk and sing to them. One day I she revealed to me that she shaped their little heads (I had all vaginal births) while they were infants. Didn’t do any damage at all. Apparently, it was a common practice amongst women in and before my grandmother’s generation (she’s 93 now). I’m grateful. She always cane by to check on me after my pregnancies and she took excellent care of my babies too. My little humans are teenagers now. They all have perfectly round heads thanks to my granny. Certainly wasn’t me. She is a godsend.
You already have a diagnosis and the treatment won't cause him harm so definitely try it. When you are able to keep a close eye on him let him nap on his stomach. Wear him in a wrap so he's not laying down all day. He'll be pulling up and standing in like two months ( most babies do around 7 months) so that'll help also.
@@thisfooreallysaid well things like helmet odor, mild skin irritation, and sad momma that can't cuddle the way they want. But you could do the research yourself sis.
He is ADORABLE ❤ My mom did the *old school* process for head shaping of most of the babies in our family. She would do the rounding the head with her hand consistently. It always worked. Prayers for Joshua's head shaping 🙏🏾💞🙏🏾
My grandson wore the helmet for a couple of months when he was about 6-7 mo and it did the job. He also turned it in to a weapon on his older sibling and would band into them on purpose lol. Now he 18 months and doing great. Also, My DL is a licensed PT that tried to keep him on his tummy. Babies have their own mind😊
I work in a child care in which several children in the Infant room had to wear a helmet and it was very beneficial. My prayers are with Joshua and his parents.
He is absolutely beautiful! You’re great parents and he’ll appreciate you guys for all you do for him! Show him these videos we he try’s to be a rebellious teenager. I know Dad’s already got that under control!💁🏽💯❤️
As a mother who almost had to do thus. My friend son had to get it. It did wonders in 12 weeks and he no longer has to wear it. Get the helmet and don't feel embarrassed that he has to have it. Another journey in his life. I'm proud of you both. 👏
My daughter used the helmet, and it made a big difference, now she’s six so glad I did. She will be fine while using it , it s us parents that have an issue with it. The children will play and carry on ❤
Have ur baby sleep on their stomach or side ! Also don’t keep them in their car seat for longer periods of time (some people leave their babies napping in the car seats while at home etc)
I've never heard of this before. To me Joshua is perfect and beautiful. You have a great doctor and should do what they say and you can also use your hands to shape his head although he is a bit older for that to do the job so use the helmet even if he will cry. May God keep His Hands on Baby Joshua.
We always kept our 5 babies on their tummy when sleeping. Never on their back. Their skull is so soft it can become flat sleeping on their backs all the time.
@@weirdandlazy1 Just because things have changed does not make it right or 100% effective. Placing babies in their backs was to supposedly prevent SIDS (sudden death syndrome). Some studies say it reduces SIDS by 50% but there are 50% who still succumb to this on their back. I and my husband come from huge families and neither side has lost a baby yet. All of my schoolmates had babies and not one lost a baby to SIDS. This was just in 1992 that back sleeping became “a-thing.” Result of back sleeping can cause a baby to have to go through re-shaping of their head. I was not telling Ms. Mary to put Baby on his tummy. I merely stated what we did.
That’s bullshat lol when mine were babies it was recommended u have them sleep on their stomachs they’re now 23,21, & 17 ! Never had a flat head or bald spots on the back of their heads ! U can tell when a baby is on their back too much or not held enough smh drives me crazy ! Don’t believe the hype about layn them on their back to sleep either ! Now all these babies have flat bald spots and have to wear helmets? Yeaaaa just another way to keep the medical field paid 🤦🏻♀️
Early prevention is always the most important and effective approach. I personally know someone who is grown with a flat head and their parents didn’t take it too serious, despite what the doctor recommended. They believed that their baby would grow into their head. Well many moons later, this person has never developed a fully shaped head and they are extremely insecure about it till this day. They feel that they can’t wear certain hairstyles due to it. And they try to conceal their extremely flat head shape by wearing extreme hairstyles that help to conceal the shape. I think the helmet, which is only worn for a short period of their childhood, is a very effective treatment for this condition. I’ve seen it help MANY babies who also have a severe case of flat head. Also, it’s non-invasive, meaning, it’s nothing surgical or pharmacological that needs to be done or taken. It’s merely just a helmet. That’s a win win for baby boy. I wish the best of luck with this process for your handsome baby boy ❤🥰God Bless!!!
We went through the same exact thing with our now one-year old. We ended up going the helmet route, and we are so glad we did. Our baby also had a “severe” case. He was placed in his helmet at 7 months old and wore it for a little over three months. His head shape has changed dramatically. I am happy to share his before and after scans for anyone who may be interested. Also, thank you @msnaturallymary for sharing. I sometimes feel like there’s a stigma around plagiocephally because some people ignorantly say it’s a result of neglect.
@@MsNaturallyMaryYes but sometimes parents have to push babies to do what they don’t like if it is in their best interest. It’s difficult, both for the baby and the parent, but you have to focus on the longterm benefits.
Layn them on their stomach is COMPLETELY FINE ! When my 3 were little it was recommended to lay them on their stomachs so don’t believe the hype (they’re 23,21 & 17) no flat heads ever and never had bald spots or peezy hair on the back of their heads 🙄 U can tell when babies are on their backs too much or not held enough and it drives me nuts to see flat heads or bald spots on their heads smh
My mom told me that when we were younger, my siblings and i, she would spend time sitting us on her lap and rubbing our heads in a circular shape. All of my siblings and I have a perfect round head because of that. Just a tip. Praying for you all in Jesus name. 🥰
Used this for my son when he was around this age for same problem, there's no need for an uncomfortable helmet, simple donut pillow. Can buy them around £30-40 in UK, expensive but worth the peace of mind. Good luck ❤
Yep! My son had a helmet and I felt bad because we hadnt noticed it sooner and it was almost too late🤦♀️ But luckily we got it and he had up until about almost 1 year old! Yours will do great love, dont stress it all!🙌🏼😁 You got this mama!💜🙏
As a doula, I have seen babies gain better shaping with a helmet. The sooner the better. I think it’s great that you’re addressing this head-on (no pun intended) to ensure baby’s head shape evolves. Just please don’t try to shape the head yourself. That’s an outdated practice that I still have to educate my clients on not doing. You’re doing great! Wishing you and your family the best!
Put him on his belly as much as possible due to whats happening. In my culture we put oil and just rub the head in circles lol like shaping it but its like soothing too cuz hes so cute!
My son has the same thing! We don’t have the resources to get the kind of testing you did though, so if you can create a video to share tips or your journey it would be helpful for my family
Have ur baby sleep on his stomach and don’t keep him in the car seat longer than needed ! (Some will leave their babies napping in the car seat if they fall asleep in the car and when they get home they’ll leave them to sleep in there) I had all 3 of mine sleep on their stomachs and they never had flat heads or bald spots with peezy hair 🤦🏻♀️ hate seeing kids like that
I work in daycare so many babies helmet...they wore it for a couple of months and the head s fine after that...they even sleep with the helmet the doctor suggested to the teachers
So sorry this is happening to you too, I hate this situation for our society. There was a campaign that started generations ago called “back is best”. Doctors always recommend that to new parents. I never did that with any of my children. When I laid them down, they would be propped on their side and next nap, opposite side. I always hated being on the back because a baby that cannot move could aspirate if they need to spit up. But on the side, it can leak gently slide out of the mouth. Just know you did nothing wrong. Keep loving your baby.
Was looking for this comment. Back in the day l did alternating sides, little rolled blanket behind the back. None of my babies, nor anyone else l knew, had problems with flat heads at the back.
I was born with the same issue and now I am 41 years of age and I embrace my flathead in the back with a whole lot of intelligence brain 🧠 cells in the front! It’s a rare thing but he’s handsome!🥰
I agree he has one of the most severe cases of cuteness overload that I've come across in a long time. I would just accept it and try to live his best life possible, but it will be a little difficult with people constantly stopping ya'll for compliments 😊
Lay your hands on your baby’s head and plead the blood of JESUS, BY HIS STRIPES HE IS ALREADY healed!! I also use my hands to go in a circular motion for my 7 week old grandson 🙏🏽💕
I was looking for this comment!! That's what I'm saying also! That's the first thing that hit my spirit. (I just typed something very similiar.) Take authority n rebuke it!!
Stop strapping your baby in whatever is that to sleep. He is a baby and growing child, he need to be free, he is, no longer in the womb. That is the reason why, you are restricting his normal growth and movement.
My son had a flat spot and wore this helmet. He hated it, lol. My son's head shaped out fine. This baby will appreciate mommy and daddy doing this for him. It's hard to correct as they get older. Such a cutie pie.
We didn’t think he had a severe case 😢 Has anyone gone to helmet route or tried the perfect noggin? How’d it work for your baby?
My mom had to do the helmet for my oldest brother and the doctor told her that was pretty much her only option I think there was some consequence if she didn’t do it for his health but what did the doctor tell you about the helmet?
Having worked in healthcare for many years, the use of helmets are much more common now days, and I believe you can see a noticeable improvement in 2-4 months. That’s been my experience
Someone came to our house every week in the beginning to help us and give tips and advice. Also we put a play thingy on the side of his bed where he had to look that way a lot more, and didn't lay on his prefered side. Sorry for my English😅 I'm from the Netherlands
Shape your babies head in a circular shape. 🫶🏾
Does he sleep on his back?
He has a severe case of cuteness😊
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So true🥹🥰💙
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too cute and his smile😢😢😢
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As a mom, pharmacist, and someone who had a cousin and close friend have children with this condition, I strongly recommend you take the doctor's advice to get a helmet for your precious baby. It is but a short time in his life that he will have to wear it, but it will serve him well in the long run. Both my cousin and friend's children have perfectly shaped heads now. Continue to pray about it and ask the Lord to give you guidance. 💕
I agree!! Get the helmet now... a friend of my daughter had to do this for her baby girl. Within the year of wearing the helmet, her baby's head was perfect and the helmet was no longer needed.
I rarely read comments these days because the negativity simply disturbs my spirit….But I just stopped by to say, I crown you queen of the comments lol.
This is the most nonjudgmental, yet professional (not telling yall what to do) balancing act, I’ve see in a long time. I wish everyone one gave empathetic and helpful comments like you. Wow🙌🏾❤️🙏🏾
@MsNaturallyMary
My son who is now 20 years old had a flat head when he was a baby from laying on his back. His pediatrician looked at it at his appointments and said it's nothing to worry about. He will just grow out of it. Over time his head rounded out. Just like the doctor said it would. It's really not that serious. Please ask if a helmet and all these things are necessary or get a second opinion because I'm sure it's not comfortable having to wear a hard helmet, when it might not be needed at all. Not all but there are some people including doctors who will tell you that something is needed just to make money off you. There are exercises I've known doctors to tell their patients that have a baby with a flattened head to do to help round it back out. All babies heads are soft until a certain age. After he's a few months old and starts doing tummy time and trying to sit up on his own or sitting up on his own with the help of a baby seat/ high chair among other activities and isnt laying on his back 90% of the time is when it will start to round back out on its own. I'm no doctor but this is a very common thing please do some research yourself and you will see.
@@LauraWells-uv1gn Every child and birth is different. Maybe he (unlike Your son) actually has a more severe case. I'm happy your son was unaffected in a negative way though.
@@TrendySavingsBudgeting no actually my son's head was a lot flatter as a baby then Joshua's. Every baby and birth is different, you're correct but this condition isn't from giving birth or the pregnancy. All babies have a soft skull. And if a baby spends a good amount of time laying on one side more than the other, it will make that part of the head flat.
This condition is VERY common. Yes of course the parent should bring the child to the pediatrician to get it checked out. But every single baby's skull is soft up to a certain age and they're going to have a flatter spot on one side more than the other until they get to a certain age and the skull will round itself out. It's really not that big of a deal and it kind of gets on my nerves that she and others make such a huge deal out of nothing, when there are babies who have major deformities and illnesses that are life threatening
As a child who had crooked legs and I wore wooden bottom boots with a bar that was screwed into the bottom of them for 23hrs a day. I didn't walk until I was almost 2yrs old but, when I did I walked straight and my bones weren't crooked anymore.
I tell you this story because had my parents waited and done all of the "alternative" methods then, I would have had to have surgery to correct.my legs and hips.
Go with the helmet. It may be a little inconvenient right now but, it's the quickest, easiest and safest way to correct his issue. The other methods are leaving him open to having more problems. Such as his head becoming more flat on the side they are concerned about and developing flatness on the other side of his head. The helmet will help to fix the one side, while simultaneously protecting and developing the rest of his head evenly. Just something to consider. He is the most beautiful baby❤
What you had is called clubfoot! The boots you had to wear are part of the Ponseti method, the best and most effective treatment available. Surgery generally does not have great outcome anyway.
@@Lauki_Awww bless you! 🫶🏿
Cute Happy Baby Boy 💙💙!!
Old folks always say youre supposed to shape a baby's head.
Your baby is so cute. ❤
This the baby needs the helmet
First thought that came to mind😂 I’m in my 40s and from the south so I definitely remember that🥰
I remember in Haiti newborns would get their head shaped daily.
Normal in Nigerian culture.
I do this with my son every day, we rub his head especially when we put him to sleep and so far its nice and round with a good kitchen from being held all the time 😉❤️
After reading the warning on the PerfectNoggin, it states, "For moderate to severe flattening, a well-made molding helmet can be beneficial in correcting whatever flattening is present. " So although, the helmet may not be esthetically appeasing, please keep in mind that the helmet is merely TEMPORARY vs something that could be PERMANANET if not adressed properly now. Blessing to you and your husband in the care for your son.
Yes, I agree. Well said. I think the perfect noggin is more for preventative measures than to resolve an already present diagnosis. Besides that, it's not like he'll be laying in that all day and night to help mold his head back.
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So a flat head kids dumb? Or is this an aesthetic thing?
@Geminicricketi who said anything about a kid being dumb for having to wear a helmet? What are u asking?
@@KKitaM no one said that 🤦🏾♀️. I was asking the purpose of the helmet. How is that not clear? Were u a flat head? Sheesh
Not me feeling my own head trying to see if i need to be mad at my parents 😂
Lol
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Right...I got a dent in the middle of mine and I need to know WTF happened??? Going to ask her right now!!
Same, i was told i have weird shape head.
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I work in pediatrics and he will do great. Babies are so resilient. He won’t even know it there and it’s a very short time to avoid lifelong flattening. He’ll thank you in the future lol.
Please just get the helmet
It’s hard listening to them cry, but it’ll be easier in the long run tolerating a little discomfort now. Children test parents as they get older, and you have to be strong through the tears, etc. if you want to raise happy, emotionally well adjusted adults. You got this!❤
I love this advice!
What is the purpose of the helmet n shaping the head. Are kids with flat heads dumb or is it an aesthetics thing?
Babies cry when they have flat spot?
@@Geminicricketiit’s all aesthetics. Zero studies showing there are any negative side effects with having a flat spot. Actually there aren’t any studies showing weather or not these shaping helmets have negative side effects as well. So do with that as you woll
@@thisfooreallysaid o ok. Ima try the old school shaping n propping the baby to sleep so that the head don’t get flat
Im so thankful for my grandmother shaping my head when I was a baby. I had a very low fade in my twenties and received so many compliments thanks to my Jamaican mother and grandmother being knowledgeable about these things 😊💕🙌🏾
As a new mom i know you're doing your best and I'm rooting for you! Its time to listen to the doctors now though it seems...best of luck 🤞🏾🫶🏾
I gave birth in a coma at 26 weeks. When I woke they told me I had the baby. I got to meet my baby on the 10th day in Nicu.
He stayed there for three months. Because of the incubator and procedures he developed a flat head. We used a helmet and it helped. He turns 7 this July 14. Only when you touch his head you can feel a slight flat spot but you can’t see anything anymore.
Your son will do great👍🏾
Happy birthday to him! 💛
Aww we share the same bday! So happy he's doing well and happy birthday to him!
Baby got the Baby/mini Pooh Shiesty open ski on . lol
That is my birthday too! Thank you for sharing your story.
i think the hospital should be sued fot negligence and the nurses are so lazy in nicu always complaining they havemore than onebaby to carefor ive seem them gossipping , playing candy crush, on social media, they are not hard working like ppl think.
Her husband is so hands on, seems like he was waiting on this baby, he looks truly happy ❤
Jerrod is an amazing dad. You can tell.
That is how it should be for us all. You can tell sis took her time and found her a good man and father to her future kids ❤
Yea, hands on but not holding their baby enough to avoid the flat head?
@@tyb4839 Hmmmmmmm. Seek healing and get help in JESUS' NAME.
Lol as a human father should
Where I’m from in Ga growing up and with my own children, we were always told to shape the baby’s head and don’t let them lay flat too long too often. From birth you shape the baby’s head everyday and this is true idc what anyone says. And I’ve been a medical professional for over 20yrs
Im from Guyana and after we give birth most time our grand mother will shape the head with there hands everytime you bathe them we anoint the baby with coconut oil and the take the hand and lock the baby head gradually into shape because during vaginal birth the baby head come out shapeless sometimes the forehead look big so you have to shape it
How I wish I had someone tell me this when I had my son. My husband's mom was no help and My mom has been passed away for some time now so all that wisdom went with her. The helmet helped a bit tho 😊
Im from NY and same
That's why I got a round head lol. They messed me up. I wanted a square head like everyone else so I could have a high top fade.
My grandmother shaped my son’s head ❤She told me she also shaped mine as a baby
Mine had one for two months and at first I was worried, anxious, sad, and scared. BUT they adjust quickly and the time flew by. Now her head is round, and it’s still the best decision we ever made!
That’s so awesome! 🙌🏾🥰All mom’s absolutely just want the best for their kids. Contrary to how many people may feel, it is sad and scary not knowing how your child will respond to a helmet or if they truly need it, as there is a chance they will grow out of it, also, there are companies who push the helmet when it isn’t really necessary. We wanted to ensure we exhausted all options before starting the helmet, but hearing testimonials like yours definitely make me feel better about it. Thanks for sharing! 🤗
@@MsNaturallyMaryI would recommend doing tummy time. All PT's told me the helmet serves no use unless you do tummy time. It's extremely time consuming to go back and forth to these clinics. My aunt just did tummy alone for her baby alone and it worked in a 1.5 months and less she saw results 5x a day for at least 5 mins or try carrying baby to mimick tummy time.
He's just smiling😂, he's so beautiful
Right, he looks like such a happy baby.
😂😂😂
Omg his little smile when the tech was talking to him. My heart be still. What a little doll.
I can’t get over how adorable he is… didn’t realize his condition keeping y’all in prayer ❤
My grandmother would do manual molding of the head daily and softly. It works over time.
Blessings 🙏🏽
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Trust African mothers
Exactly! Here in Guadeloupe, caribbean that's how we afro-gwada shape our baby's head, we go about it massaging smoothly daily the baby head with the equivalent of Jamaican castor oil :karapa.
The baby's head is soft, so as a parent it is compulsory to close his/her top head crown and round up his head gradually. I take it as the gradually influence that we grown ups supposed to have over our young ones:education. 😊❤
Jamaicans as well🇯🇲
Hey, i hate that a lot of traditions are fading way
I did not hear a single word you said this entire video because I was distracted by how adorable your baby is!
I only heard of this.Cause my Grandma always shape or mow all the baby's heads and would never let them just lay on thry back old southern thing I guess
That’s true my granny would definitely do the same to my baby boy when he was
little and I found myself doing to my daughter.
@@nataliamcdonald4298 so true I learned this from my grandmother. Massage their head and bodies as well. Stretch and massage they do need it. I did this with all my children. Certain cultures aspire to have flat heads .
So true my GMA shaped my sons head everytime I saw her she would take him and shape it. When he slept I put him in a gadget that would have him rest on a side.
Yes. It was like every woman in my family knew if you handed your baby to one of us (even if not related) we instantly started to this while talking to them. I still do this. Hand me your baby I am shaping their cute little baby head.
Little Mr. Sugar Lump! He is so cute, adorable, and happy! 🥰❤
He's adorable
Thank you ❤
He’s such a BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!!!! OMG!!! Bless him!!! 😍😍🥰
I'm a Mom of 4; Grandma of 5 and NEVER heard of this before. Luckily it looks like you have wonderful medical staff. God will put his hands on your beautiful son. He's here to educate all of us ❤
Your suppose to lay them on their side
@@FieryPhoenixxx You told you that? I’ve never heard of laying a baby on their side.. only back to sleep because of SIDS
I did that with my daughter and my mother did that with her kids you cant suffocate on your side
It's been around forever.
@@jellafigo22My babies all laid on their side and back. You must be really young and inexperienced. Good thing you learned something new today! ❤
Look how big he has gotten. He's going to be okay. Don't worry Mary. Do what you must for baby Joshua. Baby boy is blessed.
Him being this happy during this process is GOLDEN. He is beyond adorable.🥰
You can shape his head with your hands rubbing it round daily. But I’d couple that with the helmet now since he is 5 months. He’s a real cutie pie !❤
Yes my grandma always use to say rub the baby head to shape it. Avoid back laying. Sides rotate, I’m a mom of two things turned out just fine.
I think this is great advice. Rubbing and helmet.
This absolutely works, plus your hands are anointed. I'm a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 6. It's a old school method but it works just try it Mary💖💖💖
Same thing I suggested ❤️
That is what we do in the Caribbean every morning at bath time, we shape the head and stretch the neck
Normally when a baby is born the old folks would shape the child’s head by placing both hands on it and massaging it in a round shape. A lot of new parents are not knowledgeable of this technique and it would help them tremendously if they would inquire about this when becoming parents from the older generation.
Wow! My grandmother did this when my sister was born!!! My sister is in her 40s now and still has a perfectly round head. Grandma will be 101 years old this year so I should probably ask her asap how to do this in case I ever need to for my kids.
@clarkwinters8299 I agree! My grandmother taught me how to shape both of my babies head after they were born to avoid this. I have noticed more new age babies with the helmet now I know why. Although the helmet doesn’t seem to bother the babies. Mary pray on it and follow your heart on this decision.
I’m not certain this method will be effective nowadays as babies are advised to lay on their backs. So even with molding, the head shape may not remain that way. 😩
This works!!! My Grandmother,Father/ Mom did it on all the ones with flatness in back, and someone once commented how all 11 of us, AND yes 11 adult siblings, all have PERFECTLY ROUND HEADS😁
@@MsNaturallyMaryIt’s probably no other way other than the helmet at this point, but for future babies, buy a slide sleeper pillow that it’s designed to keep them on their side when needed. I used this when I had my babies 24 yrs ago; each time I would lay them down for a nap, I would rotate them from the back, the next nap to the left side, then the next time the right side. This gives pressure on the head an even distribution amount so that the pressure is not constantly being placed on one side of the skull which is very soft & easily molded in or out of shape.
He’s so adorable and his little smile lights up the room
I have heard of this. I believe it is a newer procedure. My son ( born 43 years ago) had a cone shaped head because they used forceps to pull him out . I was told specific ways to massage his head while it was still soft. His head is/ was fine after we did that.. ❤
Totally agree. My mom showed me how to massage in a circular motion to shape the head.
My son was also born with a cone shape head. I just had him on his tummy and I used beanies .. His head went back to normal shape very quickly
My son wore a helmet to shape his head and I was surprised to find out they’d been using these for over 20 years. They became more common once babies were recommended to sleep on their backs. My first son we shaped his flat head with our hands but our baby boy had a more severe case similar to this baby where his head was flat in the back and flat on one side and our hands wasn’t enough lol.
I never heard of this before but I pray everything goes well with baby Joshua.🙏🏽 Awww...he's so handsome💙
He’s just the cutest little thing! ❤what a smile! I wish the best for your beautiful family!
He is absolutely beautiful. Captivating lil baby boy
He is adorable! You are blessed to get good care for him. My daughter wore a helmet to protect her from falls from "drop attack" seizures for 2 years (age 3-5) before God healed her. I share this because as a mom I was crushed I couldn't put little bows in her hair like other moms. She stood out. She never missed a beat and other kids ended up wanting a helmet too, lol. I felt bad until I realized it was best for her and she was fine with it. Seems like it is temporary and he looks sooooo happy no matter what! So nice to see he will be just fine. Blessings!!❤😊
Hey sis! I have twin girls who are now 12. One of my twins had torticollis plagiocephaly as well. I took the doctors advice and she wore a helmet for an extended amount of time that the doctor recommended. I would definitely do your research before you make the decision to not get the helmet or to get the helmet. My daughter wore her helmet, and now her head shape is normal. Please 🙏🏾 don’t delay! Love y’all!!!! ✨💕🎁
He is so cute and happy! Dont worry. There are many kids that had to go this route. Its okay, he wont be alone. ❤
He is precious. I know it may tug at your hearts when he cries but the tummy time is important. Also, never a bad thing to teach them young that there are things in life we are not going to want to do, we may pout and want to cry about it, but they have to be done.❤
What a handsome lil fella ❤ May God bless, protect and guide him 🙏🏿
Aww. Your son is so sweet and his little head is so cute. I would never have known it was flat. He’s beautiful. My grandmother blessed me and my babies by coming over to help me take care of my babies after each of them were born. She would do the honor of giving each of them their first baths and she also did a thing where she would place their little heads in her delicate hands as she talked to them and she’d very gently press on their little heads. They’d look up at her as she’d talk and sing to them.
One day I she revealed to me that she shaped their little heads (I had all vaginal births) while they were infants. Didn’t do any damage at all. Apparently, it was a common practice amongst women in and before my grandmother’s generation (she’s 93 now). I’m grateful. She always cane by to check on me after my pregnancies and she took excellent care of my babies too. My little humans are teenagers now. They all have perfectly round heads thanks to my granny. Certainly wasn’t me. She is a godsend.
You already have a diagnosis and the treatment won't cause him harm so definitely try it. When you are able to keep a close eye on him let him nap on his stomach. Wear him in a wrap so he's not laying down all day. He'll be pulling up and standing in like two months ( most babies do around 7 months) so that'll help also.
Yes!!!! I wore my baby in the wrap for his day time naps and he only slept on his back at night and everyone says he has a perfect head. 😅❤
Are there studies showing it cause no harm?
@@thisfooreallysaid well things like helmet odor, mild skin irritation, and sad momma that can't cuddle the way they want. But you could do the research yourself sis.
@@thisfooreallysaid real harm? No. Occasional discomfort, for some.
He’s such a happy baby, constantly grinning!
Joshua is definitely a mild manner, baby, and always smiling . I for sure know this is from you and your husband daily prayers.
He is ADORABLE ❤ My mom did the *old school* process for head shaping of most of the babies in our family. She would do the rounding the head with her hand consistently. It always worked. Prayers for Joshua's head shaping 🙏🏾💞🙏🏾
We did this in my family, too. It also works for the nose.
Done in Ghana as well
I knew somebody said it👍🏾
He’s so adorable, that baby seems very loved and blessed ❤
My grandson wore the helmet for a couple of months when he was about 6-7 mo and it did the job. He also turned it in to a weapon on his older sibling and would band into them on purpose lol. Now he 18 months and doing great. Also, My DL is a licensed PT that tried to keep him on his tummy. Babies have their own mind😊
What a cutie! He will be alright mama don’t worry :)
💪🏾🙏🏾🤩❤️💝
absolutely adorable. Stunning family ❤
He’s such a good natured baby. Praying 🙏🏾 for what’s best for Joshua ❤😊
I work in a child care in which several children in the Infant room had to wear a helmet and it was very beneficial.
My prayers are with Joshua and his parents.
He is absolutely beautiful! You’re great parents and he’ll appreciate you guys for all you do for him! Show him these videos we he try’s to be a rebellious teenager. I know Dad’s already got that under control!💁🏽💯❤️
Joshua is getting so big....he's so adorable 💙🤗🙏🏽
As a mother who almost had to do thus. My friend son had to get it. It did wonders in 12 weeks and he no longer has to wear it. Get the helmet and don't feel embarrassed that he has to have it. Another journey in his life. I'm proud of you both. 👏
He's so damn CUTE👶🏽🙏🏽OMG he's just the cutest of cute👶🏽🥰🙏🏽
it shouldn’t be devastating! my cousin got a helmet and it really helped! babies health comes first! 🥰
My first baby had this and buying her a moon pillow really helped, tummy time did too, stay blessed❤God loves you!
My daughter used the helmet, and it made a big difference, now she’s six so glad I did. She will be fine while using it , it s us parents that have an issue with it. The children will play and carry on ❤
Both of my boys have this. My eldest has a severe case but I didn’t have the money nor the resources to fix it. I am glad you got him checked out.
Have ur baby sleep on their stomach or side ! Also don’t keep them in their car seat for longer periods of time (some people leave their babies napping in the car seats while at home etc)
I've never heard of this before. To me Joshua is perfect and beautiful. You have a great doctor and should do what they say and you can also use your hands to shape his head although he is a bit older for that to do the job so use the helmet even if he will cry. May God keep His Hands on Baby Joshua.
He's sooooo adorable. Bless his ❤.
We always kept our 5 babies on their tummy when sleeping. Never on their back. Their skull is so soft it can become flat sleeping on their backs all the time.
That is not advised due to the risk of suffocation.
@@weirdandlazy1 Just because things have changed does not make it right or 100% effective. Placing babies in their backs was to supposedly prevent SIDS (sudden death syndrome). Some studies say it reduces SIDS by 50% but there are 50% who still succumb to this on their back. I and my husband come from huge families and neither side has lost a baby yet. All of my schoolmates had babies and not one lost a baby to SIDS. This was just in 1992 that back sleeping became “a-thing.” Result of back sleeping can cause a baby to have to go through re-shaping of their head. I was not telling Ms. Mary to put Baby on his tummy. I merely stated what we did.
Babies sleep better on their stomachs! Mine slept on their stomach also after the first week or so and were sleeping through the night by month 3.
That’s bullshat lol when mine were babies it was recommended u have them sleep on their stomachs they’re now 23,21, & 17 ! Never had a flat head or bald spots on the back of their heads ! U can tell when a baby is on their back too much or not held enough smh drives me crazy ! Don’t believe the hype about layn them on their back to sleep either ! Now all these babies have flat bald spots and have to wear helmets? Yeaaaa just another way to keep the medical field paid 🤦🏻♀️
@@Maria-fu7yd “…. the medical field paid…”. Did you really have to go there!?!!!” Tell the truth and shame the devil!”
Early prevention is always the most important and effective approach. I personally know someone who is grown with a flat head and their parents didn’t take it too serious, despite what the doctor recommended. They believed that their baby would grow into their head. Well many moons later, this person has never developed a fully shaped head and they are extremely insecure about it till this day. They feel that they can’t wear certain hairstyles due to it. And they try to conceal their extremely flat head shape by wearing extreme hairstyles that help to conceal the shape. I think the helmet, which is only worn for a short period of their childhood, is a very effective treatment for this condition. I’ve seen it help MANY babies who also have a severe case of flat head. Also, it’s non-invasive, meaning, it’s nothing surgical or pharmacological that needs to be done or taken. It’s merely just a helmet. That’s a win win for baby boy. I wish the best of luck with this process for your handsome baby boy ❤🥰God Bless!!!
This is a super cute baby....how blessed yall are!❤
We went through the same exact thing with our now one-year old. We ended up going the helmet route, and we are so glad we did. Our baby also had a “severe” case. He was placed in his helmet at 7 months old and wore it for a little over three months. His head shape has changed dramatically. I am happy to share his before and after scans for anyone who may be interested. Also, thank you @msnaturallymary for sharing. I sometimes feel like there’s a stigma around plagiocephally because some people ignorantly say it’s a result of neglect.
Our 2 month old takes supervised naps on his tummy. Maybe not recommended but I sit next to him to make sure he’s ok, plus he actually sleeps longer.
Joshua hates being on his belly 😩
@@MsNaturallyMaryYes but sometimes parents have to push babies to do what they don’t like if it is in their best interest. It’s difficult, both for the baby and the parent, but you have to focus on the longterm benefits.
Layn them on their stomach is COMPLETELY FINE ! When my 3 were little it was recommended to lay them on their stomachs so don’t believe the hype (they’re 23,21 & 17) no flat heads ever and never had bald spots or peezy hair on the back of their heads 🙄 U can tell when babies are on their backs too much or not held enough and it drives me nuts to see flat heads or bald spots on their heads smh
@@Maria-fu7yd It’s almost like recommendations change with more research 🙄 I swear some people.
I could watch those squishy little cheeks smile all day. That’s a cute darn baby. 💕
My mom told me that when we were younger, my siblings and i, she would spend time sitting us on her lap and rubbing our heads in a circular shape. All of my siblings and I have a perfect round head because of that. Just a tip. Praying for you all in Jesus name. 🥰
Wow! What a beautiful little baby. Congrats momma!!!
Doughnut pillow will help when he is on his back.
Used this for my son when he was around this age for same problem, there's no need for an uncomfortable helmet, simple donut pillow. Can buy them around £30-40 in UK, expensive but worth the peace of mind. Good luck ❤
Yep! My son had a helmet and I felt bad because we hadnt noticed it sooner and it was almost too late🤦♀️ But luckily we got it and he had up until about almost 1 year old! Yours will do great love, dont stress it all!🙌🏼😁 You got this mama!💜🙏
Whatever you decide you guys are doing great as parents!! I love seeing a happy baby 🥰
As a doula, I have seen babies gain better shaping with a helmet. The sooner the better. I think it’s great that you’re addressing this head-on (no pun intended) to ensure baby’s head shape evolves. Just please don’t try to shape the head yourself. That’s an outdated practice that I still have to educate my clients on not doing. You’re doing great! Wishing you and your family the best!
Put him on his belly as much as possible due to whats happening. In my culture we put oil and just rub the head in circles lol like shaping it but its like soothing too cuz hes so cute!
We’ve been trying to keep him off his back as much as possible. I may need to try the coconut oil method you mentioned 🥰
@@MsNaturallyMary I pray it all works out 💕😘
He’s the type of baby that would make you want 5 more kids. He’s so sweet and cute omg!❤
My son has the same thing! We don’t have the resources to get the kind of testing you did though, so if you can create a video to share tips or your journey it would be helpful for my family
Have ur baby sleep on his stomach and don’t keep him in the car seat longer than needed ! (Some will leave their babies napping in the car seat if they fall asleep in the car and when they get home they’ll leave them to sleep in there) I had all 3 of mine sleep on their stomachs and they never had flat heads or bald spots with peezy hair 🤦🏻♀️ hate seeing kids like that
I work in daycare so many babies helmet...they wore it for a couple of months and the head s fine after that...they even sleep with the helmet the doctor suggested to the teachers
He gone be alright… eventually he will grown into it like I did❤🎉😢😊
#Love and blessings
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So sorry this is happening to you too, I hate this situation for our society. There was a campaign that started generations ago called “back is best”. Doctors always recommend that to new parents. I never did that with any of my children. When I laid them down, they would be propped on their side and next nap, opposite side. I always hated being on the back because a baby that cannot move could aspirate if they need to spit up. But on the side, it can leak gently slide out of the mouth. Just know you did nothing wrong. Keep loving your baby.
Was looking for this comment. Back in the day l did alternating sides, little rolled blanket behind the back. None of my babies, nor anyone else l knew, had problems with flat heads at the back.
I was born with the same issue and now I am 41 years of age and I embrace my flathead in the back with a whole lot of intelligence brain 🧠 cells in the front! It’s a rare thing but he’s handsome!🥰
I agree he has one of the most severe cases of cuteness overload that I've come across in a long time. I would just accept it and try to live his best life possible, but it will be a little difficult with people constantly stopping ya'll for compliments 😊
Lay your hands on your baby’s head and plead the blood of JESUS, BY HIS STRIPES HE IS ALREADY healed!! I also use my hands to go in a circular motion for my 7 week old grandson 🙏🏽💕
Amen!!!
I was looking for this comment!! That's what I'm saying also! That's the first thing that hit my spirit. (I just typed something very similiar.)
Take authority n rebuke it!!
It's common and not a big deal
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He’s so flipping adorable 🥰 I’m wishing you guys the best ❤
Stop strapping your baby in whatever is that to sleep. He is a baby and growing child, he need to be free, he is, no longer in the womb.
That is the reason why, you are restricting his normal growth and movement.
HE SO ADORABLE !❤
He is the cutest baby I have seen all 2024. Omg, flat head or not, he is adorable and so happy!!!!
Gosh, he’s such a happy, cutie-pie baby. 🥰
Whew! Such a beautiful baby!😍🩵
My hubbs and I have three boys, and my womb after watching this😩🫶🏽
he is so freaking handsome ugh! God bless this family he will be a lovely man of God
He was so amused. Look at that smile❤ He’s a cutie
He is so adorable! 😊
I hope he is comfortable and that you get his head where you want it, but your son is absolutely adorable 🥰
Omg he’s the sweetest and cutest baby. Mommy get the helmet. It’s temporary. I’ll be praying with you all. All will be well.
He is perfect❤❤❤ God Bless this sweet angel.
He’s still so adorable.
Yess. Omg it’s a learning process but worth it!!
Flat head or not, that is one beautiful bundle of cuteness! ❤❤❤
Awww. He's such a beautiful baby
He’s so adorable ❤
He's so handsome!!! Congratulations on your baby boy!!
My son had a flat spot and wore this helmet. He hated it, lol. My son's head shaped out fine. This baby will appreciate mommy and daddy doing this for him. It's hard to correct as they get older. Such a cutie pie.
HIS LITTLE booties are just the cutest thing this week! 😍