A paramedic has shared the seemingly innocent sign that a baby needs 'urgent medical assessment', and why it's a 'serious red flag' if you see your baby's soft spot is raised. CEO of parenting ...

A newborn baby can look quite unlike what is usually seen in the media. The head looks misshaped, the skin is blotchy and there are many wrinkles. However, within a few days, the features begin to ...

The soft parts of the newborn baby’s skull are known as fontanelles. While there are six fontanelles found in the skull of a newborn, only two are commonly known. The one in the middle of the head, on ...

If you scrutinise the head of your baby, you will notice spots that are softer than the rest of the head. These are called fontanelles. There are two fontanelles that are named on the basis of their ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Fontanelle bulging' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

A bulging fontanel (or fontanelle) is a medical emergency. Parents or caregivers should call a pediatrician or take the baby to the emergency room immediately if they notice a bulging soft spot.