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A member asked:
13 days old baby's skull looks like it is separating in the front, is this normal or i need to take him to get checked out?
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Good idea: That would be the only way to see if the baby has a problem or not. His doctor can examine him, head and all, and measure his head circumference. He probably has his 2-week appointment anyway, since he is already 13 days old. If he has no appointments, and his doctor is far, far away, a video consultation with his doctor might suffice.
Answered 2/26/2020
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Fontanelle?: It is normal for infants to have an anterior fontanelle which is a soft spot in the front of the head. Please schedule a visit with your pediatrician or a video consult with Healthtap online.
Answered 2/26/2020
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