How large is it? That is the same thing as a "soft spot" on a human babys head.....you just want to be cautious about it.... Some are a real problem, others are really nothing to worry about, and they will close off as the bones in the babys skull grow and fuse. It can also be problamatic, and if there are any signs of bulging or swelling, it indicates you have pressure in the skull/brain cavity....indicative of hydrocephalus, or water on the brain. If it is a little area, like 1/4 the size of a dime, and there is no bulging, your baby will be fine....an open fontanel is NOT an automatic critical issue or death warrant. If they are the size of a dime or larger, that bears more watching and caution and careful care. |