Chinese trend: Putting babies in helmets to give them round heads

(ALL THAT'S INTERESTING) – In China, a new beauty trend says there’s nothing better than a round head – and there’s nothing worse than a flat one. As a result, some parents across the country are seeking out items to help “round” their babies’ soft skulls.

“I think wearing a head helmet has the same function as wearing braces, which is to correct a body part and make it more beautiful,” insisted an unnamed mother on the forum Xiaohongshu, who had “head correction gear” custom made for her seven-month-old daughter.

She added, “I have a flat head, and I know how painful it is for women who are chasing beauty. I don’t want my kid to grow up and regret this part of herself.”

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