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What is a sunken fontanel? A baby is born with several fontanels. These are more commonly known as soft spots. They provide the skull with the flexibility needed to pass through the birth...
A sunken fontanel occurs when the soft spot on a baby’s skull becomes more deep set than usual. One major cause is dehydration.
Signs of a sunken fontanelle or sunken soft spot. If the fontanelle on the top of his head isn’t flat but rather significantly dips inward, it means your baby's fontanelle is sunken.
Sunken fontanelle. A baby’s soft spot should be mostly flush with the rest of their noggin. So, if it divots in like the top of a golf tee, it may be cause for concern.
Sunken fontanelle. If the soft spots look noticeably indented, your baby may have become dehydrated. (A normal fontanelle will look flat to very slightly concave.) A sunken soft spot isn’t the only sign of dehydration. If your baby isn’t getting enough breast milk or formula, you may notice: Cool hands and feet. Dry mouth. Excessive sleepiness.
A bulging anterior fontanel can be a result of increased intracranial pressure or intracranial and extracranial tumors, and a sunken fontanel usually is a sign of dehydration.
A bulging or sunken fontanelle may be a sign of a health issue. When do fontanelles close? Typically, fontanelles close by the time your baby is 18 months old. The posterior fontanelle usually closes first — within 2 months of birth. The anterior fontanelle closes between 7 and 18 months.
A noticeably sunken fontanelle is a sign that the infant does not have enough fluid in their body. Causes. Reasons a child may have sunken fontanelles include: Dehydration (not enough fluid in the body) Malnutrition. When to Contact a Medical Professional. A sunken fontanelle can be a medical emergency.
If your child is showing signs of dehydration and/or you notice that their fontanelles are sunken, call your pediatrician right away.
A noticeably sunken fontanelle is a sign that the infant does not have enough fluid in their body. Causes. Reasons a child may have sunken fontanelles include: Dehydration (not enough fluid in the body) Malnutrition. When to Contact a Medical Professional. A sunken fontanelle can be a medical emergency.