A baby's fontanel has a different texture from that of an adult. In addition to its soft shape, the fontanel plays an important role in the growth and development of babies in their early life. Baby's crown also holds surprising facts that Moms have never heard of before.
"A baby's fontanel or in medical language, the fontanel is the soft palpable cleft of the baby's skull plate. Between the bones there are several gaps, the largest of which is the fontanelle at the front, which is the large fontanel, and one at the back, which is called the fontanel. small," said the pediatrician at the hospital. Carolus dr. Martina Siboe Sp.A in dialogue with Makuku Family.
At the beginning of birth, the baby's crown is considered a 'vulnerable' organ because it continues to pulsate and deflate and is very soft. Not to mention the shape that has not closed completely. No wonder, if Moms and Dads will be careful when carrying the baby for fear of hurting that part.
After knowing the basic information about the baby's crown, the following series of facts are also a pity for Moms to miss.
Able to Detect Health
Do you believe it, if the crown of the baby can describe the health condition of the little one? According to Dr. Martina, the size of the crown can be used as a parameter for the development of the baby. One sign of health problems in your little one is when the crown is too late to close. He added, the baby's crown will close when it enters the age of 6-18 months or a maximum of 2 years.
"There are several conditions associated with fast or slow closure of the large fontanel hydrocephalus, increased pressure inside the head, Down syndrome or hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone)," added dr. Martina.
Likewise, when the crown closes too quickly, it can be a sign to watch out for the baby.
"If it closes before 6 months, make sure the head circumference is measured regularly, the developmental parameters are also monitored," added dr. Martina
Throbbing but Not Harmful
As explained earlier, the baby's crown will pulse along with the growth of the head. Although it looks very fragile, it turns out that the pulsation of a baby's crown is not a sign of health danger. The crown beats to the rhythm of the heartbeat and will stop when it begins to close completely.
"Well, there we can feel the pulse, it's not dangerous. If it's closed, then you won't feel the pulse," said the Pediatrician, who often gives special stickers to his patients.
In addition, whether or not the crown is sunken can also indicate that your little one is experiencing a lack of fluids or dehydration
Premature babies' crowns are even bigger
Another uniqueness of the baby's crown is that it is actually larger in premature babies than in term babies.
"Premature babies have a larger fontanelle than term babies. This is due to the closure of the gap, and bone growth is not like that of full-term babies," said dr. Martina.
Affect brain growth
The crown is also one of the factors that support brain development. FYI, brain growth from the newborn phase to the age of 2 years is the fastest development phase. That's what makes the baby's crown has a soft texture so that there is always flexible space that follows the growth of the brain.
Unfortunately, people are still wrong in judging brain growth from the shape of the baby's head. For example, the shape of a baby's head that is slender is believed to affect the development of the baby's brain. In fact, the two things are not at all related.
"The shape of the baby's head doesn't mean it's always a problem. Because the shape of the head will adapt again along with the baby's ability to move the head and straighten the neck. Further evaluation is needed if the baby's head is sensitive due to limited head and neck movements," said dr. Martina.
Play a role in the birth of a baby
Although soft, the fontanel has various functions in the growth of the baby. One of them helps the baby in the birth process into the world. The crown makes the head adapt more easily to the birth canal and also protects the brain from the risk of injury.
The fontanel or crown is reinforced with a strong layer that protects the baby's brain tissue inside. A little gentle touch with affection will certainly not harm the baby so you are still allowed to touch it. Over time, the soft parts of this baby's head will harden and close so you don't have to worry about seeing it throb.
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