Patient's question:
A 21-month-19-day-old baby is squatting and playing on a spring chair. Accidentally, the baby slides forward, and the baby's fontanelle hits the edge of the spring chair's backrest. The edge of the spring chair's backrest is very hard, forming a 90-degree right angle. The 21-month-19-day-old baby's fontanelle is red at the point of impact, with two indents on the spring chair's backrest edge that are raised upwards.Hello, doctor, will this interfere with the baby's intellectual and brain development? I am very worried. Looking forward to your reply. Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Generally, a baby's soft spot (fontanelle) has already closed by the age of 1.5, so there's no need to worry.Recommendation: As long as the soft spot has closed, any minor contact won't be a problem. It will not affect brain development if it touches the skin, but if there is any bone injury, it could be dangerous. However, minor injuries are unlikely to affect the bone. You can continue to observe your baby closely for any abnormalities.
Daily Care: Proper diet and hygiene. Wishing your baby good health!