Does a babies soft spot get a lil deeper when they are sick?

Question

My baby is 8 months and she caught the cold thats going around. She has a very bad cough n runny nose. She drinks less milk now. Very little. I just felt her soft spot this morning and it feels a little deep/dented. I know it gets that way from crying n dehydration but i cant get my baby to drink. She keeps her mouth closed shut. The soft spot feels the same.

She does drink but its only a little bit every few hours. She only drinks like maybe 1 - 2 1/2 ounces every 2-8 hours or so. She usually drinks 4-5 ounces every 3 hours when she wasnt sick.

Answer 1

It's really importent to make sure she stays hydrated .... otherwise it could lead to some very bad problems. When the child is dehydrated, the soft spot can feel a bit "sunken" in more then usual. If it "bulges" or appears raised ((for a reason other then crying)) then you should call the ER or your pediatrician. If she's still not taking fluids after a day or so, I'd take her in to the ER or pediatrician because it doesn't take long for a baby to get dangerously dehydrated.

Answer 2

Sinking of the fontanels is a sign of dehydration. Get her to the doctor. She may need some IV fluids if she is not drinking enough. Dehydration can be much more dangerous in babies and children than in adults. Are her mucous membranes moist? Does she cry tears? These are two other ways to assess for dehydration. If It was my baby, I would have her checked out by the doctor, now.

Answer 3

It means shes dehydrated. Is she having 6-8 wet diapers? Ask your pedi about pedialyte.

Answer 4

They become deeper when they are dehydrated. Buy some pedialite or give the baby water.

Answer 5

yes it means dehydration

Answer 6

talk to a doc