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Medical Conditions - Fontanelle

Fontanelle is a membrane covering two sutures in the infant. It gives the space for the brain to grow during the early days after birth. Usually, the fontanelle is located at the back, front, and sides of the head in infants.

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I accidentally pressed the soft spot on my 40 days old baby's head. Should I be worried?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just pressing the soft spot on the baby's head would not cause any major problem. It is just an opening in the head bones.

Can fever cause a baby's soft spot on the head to swell?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Though a temperature of 99.

My granddaughter is 17 months old but her anterior fontanelle is still not closed. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you mentioned, your kid seems completely normal you do not have to worry. You should add supplemental calcium, and Vitamin D drops.

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