Question

When a baby’s head tilts obvious to one side, along with the shoulders, and you can feel a noticeable tense muscle when you touch it, what kind of disease is this?

Answer

It’s difficult to make a definitive diagnosis in this situation, and it’s recommended that you go to the hospital for a detailed examination. This may be one of the early symptoms of plagiocephaly. You can frequently observe the baby’s head on both sides and front and back. If the difference between the left and right sides of the head is less than 6 millimeters, it is usually possible to correct it by frequently changing the baby’s sleep position. When the gap is between 6 and 12 millimeters, it is considered a moderate case of plagiocephaly, and treatment is recommended. If the gap exceeds 12 millimeters, immediate treatment should be sought. Generally speaking, when we can see with our eyes that a baby’s head is sleeping crooked or tilted, the asymmetry of the plagiocephaly has already exceeded 6 millimeters, and at this point, it is necessary to consider artificial correction.