hello my baby is 7 month 10 days old. few days back I felt something very soft and fluffy in his head, probably posterior fontanelle. My question is that in this age if posterior fontanelle is still open is it normal or it is something else? please guide.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician1 month ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 7 months old and he is having a soft swelling on his head at occipital area then it’s something hitting there and No postirior frontamnale at this age so just consult with paediatrician

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