22/05/2026
At Myra Superspeciality Clinic, Kalyan, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Rohit Jain often meets parents who become worried when they notice their newborn’s head feels soft, looks slightly uneven, or develops a flat spot. In the first few months of life, a baby’s skull bones are naturally soft and flexible to support rapid brain growth.
Parents commonly ask:
“Is my baby’s soft skull normal?”
“Why is the back of my baby’s head becoming flat?”
In many cases, these changes are part of normal development or related to sleeping position. Since newborns spend a lot of time lying on their backs, some babies may develop positional plagiocephaly — a common and usually harmless flattening of the skull.
Signs parents should watch for:
✔ Flat spot on one side or the back of the head
✔ Baby prefers turning the head only to one side
✔ Uneven forehead or ear alignment
✔ Very large or very small soft spot (fontanelle)
✔ Difficulty lifting the head during tummy time
Many babies improve naturally as they grow and become more active. However, severe or worsening flattening, especially with neck tightness (torticollis), may need early medical evaluation.
With proper positioning guidance, tummy time, and regular growth monitoring, most babies show excellent improvement.
As a trusted Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Kalyan, Dr. Rohit Jain provides accurate assessment and child-friendly care to support healthy skull development and overall growth.