Everything You Need To Know About Baby Softener my
The baby’s fontanelle, that soft region in the skull, also known as the soft spot, often makes many parents worry. In fact, this gap between the bones of the cranial cavity has a lot to say. Stay with us to know your particularities.
the fontanelles
Fontanelles, also called sutures, are the soft, membrane-covered junctions that are located between the seven bones that make up the skull.
Although there are usually several fontanelles, the ones best known by parents are the posterior and, mainly, the anterior. So, when talking about fontanelles, the name moleira immediately comes to mind.
lambdoid fontanelle
The posterior fontanelle (lambdoid fontanelle) is the suture that is located in the posterior part of the skull.
It usually finishes closing shortly after the baby is born, around the eighth week. But there are many cases in which the child is born with it closed. Adults sometimes don’t even realize it exists.
bregmatic fontanelle
The moleira (bregmatic fontanela) is the one that provokes the most conversations in the family and the one most known by the parents.
The anterior fontanelle is the one found in the upper part of the skull, just before the center of the baby’s head and which does not close, in many situations, until approximately two years of age.
What are fontanelles for?
These little bones are essential at birth. As the baby exits through the birth canal, fontanelles allow the bones to overlap so the brain is not damaged.
After birth, they continue to fulfill several functions, including one main one: to allow the head to grow as the brain also increases in size.
During consultations with the pediatrician, the physician palpates the children’s anterior fontanelle in order to better assess their development and thus rule out some problems such as craniosynostosis (premature fusion of the fontanelles that prevents the normal growth of the cranio-brain set).
On the other hand, a dilated or very open mole is a symptom of increased intracranial pressure and fluid (hydrocephalus). A deeply sunken soft mill is a sign of dehydration.
Do you need to worry when the baby’s fontanelle is sunken or dilated?
Yes, you need to worry. Everything related to the baby should be a reason for attention. However, it is necessary to carefully observe the anterior fontanelle. Because it’s dilated at any given time doesn’t mean there’s a problem.
The miller sometimes pulses in unison with the heartbeat. It also dilates when the child vomits, cries, or strains, and it sinks when we keep it quiet. In neither of these cases is there any need to worry.
However, if, for example, you notice that the anterior fontanelle remains dilated all the time, you should take the child to the pediatrician because he will be able to determine if it is a disorder or an illness.
How to peel the baby’s soft shell?
Even if the baby has good hygiene, the anterior fontanelle is usually full of dandruff, and this is one of the main concerns that this peculiar region causes in parents.
The yellowish, greasy rind that forms is impossible to remove just by rubbing it with your fingertips. In general, when cleaning it is necessary to use another method to remove what is also known as cradle cap.
Therefore, when you notice that your baby has dandruff on the soft spot, it is appropriate to act as follows:
Use a cotton swab and soak in baby oil. Gently swipe your child’s mole and wet the skull well with the oil.
Wait a few minutes for the crust to soften. Take a soft-toothed comb and gently run it across the entire area. To make it easier to remove the dirt, make short movements, and always backwards.
When you have finished removing the scab, wash the baby’s head as usual, without exerting too much pressure.
