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A member asked:
How protected is babys fontanelle i find my baby across his crib and he pushes up with his feet when his head is against the bars?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Quite well: The average fontanelle is .5-1" across & surrounded by bony tables. It can be smaller or larger & I have seen a couple 4 inches across. I am not concerned about the average babies soft spot being hurt by bumping into the crib bars. I do get concerned about the oversized ones & have a helmet made to cover the area. (the 4 inch) the spot itself is sturdier than sail canvas.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Likely OK but....: The brain is relatively well protected, even in the fontanel regions. Babies themselves usually cannot create enough pressure/force to hurt themselves. But it depends on the specific case. Please make sure there are no "pointy" regions on the crib that the baby could potentially hurt themselves on.
Answered 9/17/2013
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