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Picked up my baby and he turned his head and my finger nail went right into the soft spot on the back of his head. he didn't cry or anything. will this hurt him? should i be worried?
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In deference to old myths, this is not a site of great vulnerability in infants. If you did not slice through the skin layer it won't hurt the kid.
Answered 10/25/2022
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Baby's head is designed to protect the brain within. If baby is behaving as usual, there should not be cause for concern.
Answered 10/31/2022
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