Patient's question:
My baby is three and a half months old. Today, I was cleaning her shoes and held her head with my hand. My fingertip accidentally pressed on her fontanelle, and it felt a bit soft, so I quickly took my hand away. It's been over two hours now, and she hasn't shown any abnormalities. Could this have caused any harm to her? Also, is it okay to clean shoes on this part of the fontanelle for a child this age?Doctor's answer:
A baby who is over three months old had her shoes cleaned today. While holding her head steady with her hands, her fingertip accidentally pressed against her fontanelle. It felt a bit soft, so she quickly withdrew her hand. It has been over two hours now, and she shows no signs of any abnormalities. It is highly unlikely to be a serious issue, so there is no need to worry.The fontanelle area can be cleaned, but it is recommended to have her shoes cleaned at a professional shoe-polishing shop. They are more skilled and will handle it more gently. Wishing the little one a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.