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Are newborns supposed to have soft spots on the back of their heads? or should i be concerned?
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Soft spots: Babies have a large soft spot and can have a smaller one behind the large soft spot in the midline
Answered 8/31/2014
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Yes: There is a smaller soft spot on the back of the head. Nothing to be concerned about.
Answered 8/31/2014
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