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Is it normal for my 7 moth old 's soft spot to not be sunken in?

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It is normal : It is normal, if it is sunken it means the baby is dehydrated, so it is ok.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Positional: Babies soft spot acts somewhat like a water balloon in that laying down the soft spot may bulge out a little and sitting up it is often flat with the skull or a little sunken. Under the spot lies the coverings of the brain & a fluid filled envelope that acts as a cushion from trauma.

Answered 5/4/2013

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