He will want to monitor the unevenness and may recommend different measures to correct it. Once a child is able to roll over, head shape may return to normal. But in severe cases a special headband or helmet is worn for about six months to reshape the baby's head. Distortions in shape occasionally signal something more serious. Because the closure blocks the brain's normal expansion, the baby's head becomes asymmetrical.
Surgery is usually necessary to reopen the suture or fontanel and allow normal growth.
Your unsteady new walker has just taken a tumble headfirst. If your child is unconscious after a fall or a blow to the head, don't hesitate to call for help. Both are good signs, as are tears. But inconsolable crying, profuse bleeding, irritability, unusual sleepiness, and persistent vomiting all warrant prompt medical attention. If your child falls asleep, gently wake her every now and then to make sure she's conscious.