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Is It Normal For 6 Month Baby To Have A Soft Spot On Head?

Hi doc, my baby fell on our bed last Saturday morning, the height of the bed is about 2ft. Just this afternoon, i happened to touch a soft part on the right side of his head just above his right ear. Am a bit worried about it. Is this normal for 6 months old baby?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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I share your concern, If you came to clinic, I would ask you if he had any loss of consciousness or fits like movement. If there is nothing like these a serious head injury can be clinically ruled out. Ifhe feeds normally and is otherwise playful I would advise to observe and send home with analgesic medication to be given if there is pain. This swelling is contusion ( soft tissue swelling from the fall ) and does not worry you.If you have any further doubts better to show your pediatrician who will decide on other tests like X-ray or Ct and take care. Regards
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Is It Normal For 6 Month Baby To Have A Soft Spot On Head?

I share your concern, If you came to clinic, I would ask you if he had any loss of consciousness or fits like movement. If there is nothing like these a serious head injury can be clinically ruled out. Ifhe feeds normally and is otherwise playful I would advise to observe and send home with analgesic medication to be given if there is pain. This swelling is contusion ( soft tissue swelling from the fall ) and does not worry you.If you have any further doubts better to show your pediatrician who will decide on other tests like X-ray or Ct and take care. Regards