Patient's question:
My baby is only 3 months old. Since this is my first child, I don't have much knowledge about babies. The elders said that it is absolutely forbidden to press the fontanelle of a child, so we haven't dared to touch it. But we are also afraid of accidentally bumping it, so we want to know where the fontanelle is.What kind of help I need: Where is the fontanelle of the baby?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Gently touching the baby's fontanel should not cause any harm and will not affect the baby's growth and development. Currently, as long as the anterior fontanel feels soft and has no tension when touched, it can only be gently touched. Since it has not yet closed, it cannot be bumped, otherwise it would be very serious. Generally, when a child is under one year old, the fontanel can be felt on the top of the head, usually with a sense of fluctuation, but do not press hard. If the child is three months old, you can gently place your hand on the top of the head, and the area where you feel the fluctuation is the location of the fontanel. The fontanel generally does not close until after one year of age, so it is important to protect this area. Do not press it out of curiosity.