Can a Babys Square Skull Be Restored?

The square-shaped skull of a baby can be restored. Normally, a baby's skull is round and smooth without any sharp edges. However, a square-shaped skull in babies mainly refers to a protrusion on the forehead area, with the temples protruding towards both sides and a flat, square-shaped top. The formation of a square-shaped skull is not due to actual bone deposition but rather the accumulation of large amounts of osteoid. This is primarily caused by calcium deficiency in the baby's bones, leading to poor cartilage development and abnormal calcification, resulting in the abnormal growth and development of bones such as the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones.

Square-shaped skulls are most commonly seen in babies aged 8 to 9 months. This is due to insufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D by the baby's body, which can lead to calcium metabolism disorders and the development of rickets. Rickets can not only cause a square-shaped skull in babies but, if not improved promptly, can also lead to other calcium deficiency-related issues such as hunchback, pigeon chest, O-shaped legs, and X-shaped legs, which can have lifelong irreversible effects on the developing baby.

Mothers do not need to worry too much about their baby's square-shaped skull. By promptly supplementing the baby with sufficient vitamin D and calcium through dietary intake and supplements, and encouraging the baby to spend time outdoors in the sun, the symptoms of the square-shaped skull can be improved over time, and the baby's skull can ultimately return to a normal shape.