@pediatricsandurgentcare: 🧠 Did You Know? That “Soft Spot” on a Baby’s Head Has an Important Purpose 👶 The fontanelle exists because a baby’s skull bones aren’t fully fused at birth. This soft area allows the head to be flexible during delivery and gives the brain room to grow rapidly in the first years of life. 💡 By age 2, a child’s brain reaches about 80% of its adult size, and the fontanelle helps make that possible. It gradually closes over time, usually between 12–18 months. 🩺 Pediatricians check the fontanelle during visits because changes can signal dehydration, pressure changes, or other health concerns. What seems delicate is actually a smart, protective design supporting your baby’s growth and development. 💙 📍 San Fernando – (818) 697-8585 🏥 Running Springs – (909) 660-8584 💻 Porter Ranch Online – (818) 729-2955 🌐 primarycareandurgentcare.com 📞 Call us or book your child’s pediatric visit today — we’re here to support every stage of development. 👶🩺
