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Is Application Of Mild Pressure On The Head Of A Baby A Concern?

Hi this evening my husband and my 1 week old baby we re taking a nap together and while my husband was asleep he rolled over and rested his arm on the baby s head I don t know for how long but I know they were together for 30 minutes after I saw it I rushed in abd grabbed the baby and lightly shook her once and she woke up crying but only for a moment would the pressure from my husband s big bicep cause any damage to my child
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Here are few suggestions for you
1. First and foremost thing is to check whether baby is taking feeds well or not. If baby is takings feeds normally than its reassuring.
2. Check baby's activity. If baby looks normal as he/she was previously and not very irritable. Probably things are fine. Head of the baby is very soft and with mild pressure nothing should happen (Remember the baby came out of birth canal after sustaining great pressure, still remains fine) So, nothing to worry.

A small piece of advice: Never turn your back on babies side. Never let the baby in prone position. While sleeping baby should be towards your face.

Vaccinate your baby at right time.

Enjoy parenthood.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Application Of Mild Pressure On The Head Of A Baby A Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Here are few suggestions for you 1. First and foremost thing is to check whether baby is taking feeds well or not. If baby is takings feeds normally than its reassuring. 2. Check baby s activity. If baby looks normal as he/she was previously and not very irritable. Probably things are fine. Head of the baby is very soft and with mild pressure nothing should happen (Remember the baby came out of birth canal after sustaining great pressure, still remains fine) So, nothing to worry. A small piece of advice: Never turn your back on babies side. Never let the baby in prone position. While sleeping baby should be towards your face. Vaccinate your baby at right time. Enjoy parenthood. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.