OHbaby! Forums : big noggin https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:43 +0000 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:50:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32804 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[big noggin : lol mine is 60cm my DH says.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996318&title=big-noggin#996318 Author: ElfsMum
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Posted: 14 April 2010 at 5:50pm

lol mine is 60cm my DH says.. and so is his so we have big heads too!

Ethan's was 48 at 10 months and most growth slowed down after that..

sounds like he is doing great though so poo to them for worrying you! ]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:50:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996318&title=big-noggin#996318 <![CDATA[big noggin : Elfsmum, it&#039;s 52cm, I see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996225&title=big-noggin#996225 Author: Hope
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Posted: 14 April 2010 at 4:09pm

Elfsmum, it's 52cm, I see from the graph that the average head size for a child his age is 46cm, so yeah, it's pretty big. Luckily he is a tall and solid boy so it doesn't look too weird!!

I compared my head size to a girlfriend's today and, yes my head seems big too! I think my bub has a double up of the big noggin gene.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:09:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996225&title=big-noggin#996225 <![CDATA[big noggin : how big is it...?just want to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996095&title=big-noggin#996095 Author: ElfsMum
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Posted: 14 April 2010 at 1:44pm

how big is it...?just want to see what they say is a worry? my doc never mentioned either childs head so its got me thinking?]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:44:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=996095&title=big-noggin#996095 <![CDATA[big noggin : Took little Mr to the doc and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=995965&title=big-noggin#995965 Author: Hope
Subject: 32804
Posted: 14 April 2010 at 11:22am

Took little Mr to the doc and she's not worried, his development is on track and language ability better than what is expected for his age (sorry, proud mum boasting!). So it's just a big head! Doc will monitor it though.

Should really stop google searching and worrying myself!]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:22:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=995965&title=big-noggin#995965 <![CDATA[big noggin : Hope wrote:Hi, Freckle, yes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994406&title=big-noggin#994406 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 32804
Posted: 12 April 2010 at 8:35pm

Originally posted by Hope Hope wrote:

Hi, Freckle, yes I'm definitely taking my son to the doctor. And yes, my son's dad is a big man with a big old head.

I was talking to my dad about this today and he said he has a big head and has trouble finding hats so I'm hoping this is just a genetic predisposition to having a big head.


My Dad is the same ... biggest hat in the airforce apparently..lol:) ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994406&title=big-noggin#994406 <![CDATA[big noggin : well if that&#039;s the case I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994161&title=big-noggin#994161 Author: freckle
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 5:21pm

well if that's the case I'd say you have absolutely nothing to worry about, esp considering his development is bang on where it should be ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:21:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994161&title=big-noggin#994161 <![CDATA[big noggin : Hi, Freckle, yes I&#039;m definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994149&title=big-noggin#994149 Author: Hope
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 5:16pm

Hi, Freckle, yes I'm definitely taking my son to the doctor. And yes, my son's dad is a big man with a big old head.

I was talking to my dad about this today and he said he has a big head and has trouble finding hats so I'm hoping this is just a genetic predisposition to having a big head.]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:16:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994149&title=big-noggin#994149 <![CDATA[big noggin : The plunket checks are to screen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994135&title=big-noggin#994135 Author: freckle
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 5:04pm

The plunket checks are to screen for possible probs so saying "don't listen to plunket" is probably not the best idea... I mean they are there to help... Often when they raise concerns about some area of development all will turn out to be fine, but IMO it is much better to be aware and be able to monitor the situation. Better safe than sorry I say...

In regards to your wee boy Hope I think it sounds like he is developing nicely and that you have nothing to be concerned about at this point. In saying that I would follow up with the Dr as plunket suggested... Does he have a genetic predisposition to having a big head? As elfsmum mentioned this seems to often be the cause ...

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:04:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994135&title=big-noggin#994135 <![CDATA[big noggin : i agree with PP...what do you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994081&title=big-noggin#994081 Author: ElfsMum
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 4:30pm

i agree with PP...what do you call big...? both my kids have big heads and DS2 had 37cm head at birth:) we just have big heads in both sides of the family.. we just tell Ethan its cause he has a large brain..lol. ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994081&title=big-noggin#994081 <![CDATA[big noggin : Don&#039;t listen to Plunket!!! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994038&title=big-noggin#994038 Author: FionaO
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 3:49pm

Don't listen to Plunket!!!

I was told at DS's 15 month check that one leg was shorter than the other, referred to dr and then a specialist who wondered what my plunket nurse was on - his legs are exactly the same.

My boy has always had a big head too - it runs in the family, plunket haven't mentioned his head since he was very small, I think they forget. Plunket nurses are well meaning but I believe probably over cautious.

If he is hitting all signs, I would say all is well and good. It doesn't hurt to go to the Dr but I would really really not worry - easier said than done I know

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:49:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=994038&title=big-noggin#994038 <![CDATA[big noggin : Hi there, I took my 1 year, 1...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=993983&title=big-noggin#993983 Author: Hope
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Posted: 12 April 2010 at 3:13pm

Hi there,

I took my 1 year, 1 week old to plunket today and the nurse was concerned about his head size, it is off the chart! He has always had a large head, even in utero, however he is a big boy to go with it. The nurse recommended I go to the doc to get it checked out, which I will do but am interested if anyone else has kids with big heads.

The nurse was pleased with all other aspects of my son's development, he crawls, cruises, has about 15 words, is very confident and social. He understands a lot of words and phrases (eg, let's go, bye bye, no, kiss, hug).He's not walking yet but doesn't seem far off it. I did a google search and found that a big head can be a sign of autism but none of his other characteristics seem to indicate autism - he has been smiling since 3 weeks old, constantly babbles / talks and as I mentioned, is very social.

Still I can't help worrying a little ..... can anyone reassure me?

Edited by Hope]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:13:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32804&PID=993983&title=big-noggin#993983