Question
What should new parents pay attention to when their baby is napping, and how does it benefit their growth and development?
Answer
To ensure the baby has a nice head shape, mothers can initially place the baby to sleep on their right side after feeding, to aid digestion. After two hours, the baby can then be turned to sleep on their left side. Newborns may sometimes develop a condition known as cephalohematoma, where the sides of the head become prominent but do not exceed the sutures. This condition typically occurs shortly after birth and usually resolves itself within a few months, so there is no need to worry excessively.