Some parents find that their baby's head is significantly larger than other babies of the same age. Although having a larger head does not affect it, as parents, we cannot help but worry. Some parents also wonder if their baby's head is too big and lacks calcium?
The situation of a baby with a large head circumference is not always caused by calcium deficiency, because there are many reasons for a large head circumference, some of which are inherited in the family. It may be caused by the baby's grandfather or father having this condition, leading to the baby also having this condition. If the baby's head circumference is only large and their body is normal, it is considered to be caused by genetic problems.
If the baby lacks vitamin D and has rickets, their head circumference will also be larger. This type of rickets can also be accompanied by bone lesions, and babies may experience excessive sweating in the early stages, crying and restless sleeping in the middle of the night, and hair loss. Parents should regularly supplement their babies with vitamin D according to the doctor's advice.
Parents should also be aware that if their baby has a non hereditary head size, it may be due to brain problems, such as hydrocephalus or tumors. In this case, parents can take their baby for a head CT or MRI to investigate the condition of the baby's brain.
Some babies with intellectual disabilities and slow reactions may also have this condition of having a large head. Parents should take their children for regular physical examinations, conducting comprehensive checks on their baby's head circumference, intelligence level, mental state, and overall physical growth and development to prevent potential problems.
