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How do you cause and reduce the indentation on the top of a newborns skull?
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Indentation newborne: If your question is about the soft spot.That is called anterior fontanella which is open at birth and closes by the time the baby is 9 month old.If you are asking for a different indentation, you have to refphrase your question as to where exactly the indentation is on newborns head.
Answered 10/24/2017
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