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Fontanelles. These allow for the bony plates of the baby's skull to 'flex' during birth

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What are the soft spots on a babies head called?

The fontanelles.


Why do babies have soft spots?

because it is a baby.


Had 19 week sonogram and was told the head wasn't closed?

A babies head has different plates that are not fused together. If your doctor was not alarmed then you should not be either. When your baby is born he/she will have two soft spots (one in the back and one in the front). These soft spots is where the head is not closed yet. There is thick tissue to protect the brain but it is not yet bone. The one in the back of your babies head will close first and then the one in the front of his/her head. I hope this helps and congrats on your pregnancy.


What causes soft spots?

in babies the bones ain't as hard and they are softer


Are babies soft spots suppose to be sunken in?

No, this can be a sign of dehydration and should be checked out by a doctor.


Why cant you touch a babies head?

Babys Have These Things On Their Heads Right When They're Born Called "Soft Spots" So Yea If You Touch It... DONT CAUSE IT WILL KILL THE BABY :(


How long does a soft spot stay on a babies head?

9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 years.


Is there an actual spot on your head if you rub it you will die?

No. Babies have a "soft spot" on their head but it eventually closes.


What is the soft spot on a baby head?

The soft spots on a baby's head are called fontanelles. There are two of them, the larger one close to the front of the head, and a smaller one that closes soon after birth further back on the head.


Why is the top of a babies head so soft?

because they're brains are to small


How long do people have soft spots in their heads for?

Soft spots on a baby's head, also known as fontanelles, typically close by the time the child is 18-24 months old. These soft spots are important for allowing the baby's head to pass through the birth canal and for brain growth and development. Parents should monitor them for abnormalities.


When does the soft spot on a babies head close?

The soft spot on a baby's head closes as he or she grows. Since the head is still developing as an infant, it will gradually come into its own as the child grows.