I have a question about my 8 month old daughters soft spot..Mom's please respond this is serious!!!?

Question

I took my lil girl to the doctor on Staurday. Just for a regular baby check up and her shots. Well the doctor said her soft spot is completely sealed and that isnt a good sign for a baby of her age. She said my daughter needs to have X-rays done to see how her head is developing and see how her brain is. Im a terrified, I've never heard of this before. My lil girl is very active and very advanced for her age according to my doctor. I still am scared if there might be something wrong. Has anyone ever heard of this ....and should I be freaked out. I keep running this through my head. I know you other mothers would let me know if there was something to be scared of...I love my lil girl so much and I just want to make sure she's ok.

Answer 1

I understand your concers. I was able to find this information for you on the web. I hope you're not upset with me...I do not mean to scare you...I just wanted to help you find out some information...


So, what does it mean when the soft spot seems to have closed early? Most of the time, it means that it is still present but is difficult to feel because a tough, fibrous cartilage membrane develops over the soft spot as it is closing. This membrane can make it difficult to determine if the soft spot is still open.
However, if the soft spot does indeed close early, it could be a condition called craniosynostosis, which can cause some problems. Craniosynostosis occurs in about one in 2,500 babies and usually requires surgery. If left untreated, compression of the brain may eventually occur and the other bones of the skull become deformed as they grow. This may cause vision difficulties and significant disfigurement of the face.

The fact that your daughter's soft spot seems closed is not necessarily a problem. It may be that it is, in fact, not closed, just difficult to feel. Even if it has closed at her age, that falls within the normal range. However, if her head has not grown over the last three months, that could indicate a problem. Even after the soft spot has closed, the head continues to grow to allow for brain growth. If her skull, indeed, has not expanded over the last three months, I certainly agree with your doctor that she should be examined by a paediatrician.

You can expect the paediatrician to do a complete medical history and physical examination, including a review of all her head-circumference measurements. It is important that you take a record of all these with you. If the paediatrician feels that her head growth is abnormal, x-rays of the skull - or more likely, a CAT scan of the head - will be done. This will allow for a thorough look at the bones to assess their condition.

The fact that your daughter seems to be developing appropriately is important and would tend to indicate that her soft spot is also normal. Making sure the rest of her skull is growing normally is just as important. Good luck with your visit to the paediatrician.

Answer 2

It could mean trouble!

So, what does it mean when the soft spot seems to have closed up early? Most of the time, it means that it is still present but is difficult to feel because a tough, fibrous cartilage membrane develops over the soft spot as it is closing. This membrane can make it difficult to determine if the soft spot is still open.

However, if the soft spot does indeed close early, it could be a condition called craniosynostosis, which can cause some problems. Craniosynostosis occurs in about one in 2,500 babies and usually requires surgery. If left untreated, compression of the brain may eventually occur and the other bones of the skull become deformed as they grow. This may cause vision difficulties and significant disfigurement of the face.

Answer 3

Actually one of my friends baby was born like that. She had to have surgery because it depress the brain. They have to go in and open the soft spot back open. Good luck and God Bless. The soft spot stops growing at 18 months so I would be calling your doctor.

Answer 4

RELAX!!!!!!!!!
When babies are born, their skull bones have not yet fused. This incomplete closure benefits newborns by allowing them to squeeze more easily through the birth canal, and it later accommodates brain growth. At birth, there are usually two "soft spots" present: the "anterior fontanelle," located toward the front of the head, and the "posterior fontanelle," located toward the back of the head. The posterior fontanelle measures between 1 and 2 centimeters at birth and normally closes during the first four months of life. The anterior fontanelle is larger, measuring between 4 and 6 centimeters at birth. Although it is normal for it to close as early as the age of four months or as late as 26 months, 90% close between the ages of seven and 19 months.

Answer 5

Hmm my son barely had a soft spot when he was born and it was just about closed up by that age. His doctor never brought . But he was a head of the development steps for his age group and continued to be ahead of what was average for his age.

I'm sure she is just fine and your doctor just wants to be on the safe side

Answer 6

I wouldn't worry too much. The soft spot shouldn't close completely for 1 1/2 to 2 years, it gives the skull room to grow as the brain grows. If it is completely sealed she might have to have surgery. But it's no big deal really. Medicane is so advanced these days I wouldn't worry, you'll just give yourself an ulcer.

Answer 7

no i never heard of that but you said shes active and smart and thats the important stuff. i cant say dont worry b/c i know i would.just keep loving her and im sure its going to be ok. you have to believe it. good luck

Answer 8

Not sure what it could be, you need to talk to the doctor about this more since they would have more information.