by Grainne Ryan ©Independent.ie
Plagiocephaly, or misshapen head, is quite a common condition in babies and your friend is correct in advising you to allow your son some tummy time.
A newborn baby has a very soft and mouldable head, something which is a great benefit during the birthing process.
This makes it common for a newborn to have an unusual head shape, but it typically moulds to a normal one within six weeks after birth.
If a newborn continually lies turned one way, this will alter the shape of the head, causing flattening on the underside.
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