Sunken fontanelle

[noodle1]

My baby is 6 weeks old and about 2 hours ago we noticed that the soft spot on his head was very sunken.

He has been quite grizzly, bit lethargic, but is eating ok, not vomiting, had 1 runny nappy but now seems to be drying up.

We've given him some water as I think he could be dehdrated and it goes up and down.

Is there anything else I can do? Should I phone the doctor???

 

[Misslarue]

not too sure as I'm so new to all this......yes I know I have a 7 month old!!
But I think it can be a little sunken, Dan's def is. But you have done the right thing with water as a really sunken one is a sign of dehydration. If he is eating well, sleeping well, thats a very good sign .
If you're really worried than make an appointment, thats what they are there for. Better to be safe than sorry

 

[beanie]

If you are worried then NHS Direct is fantastic, they are there to give advice.

They are open 24 hours a day
0845 4647

 

[Baileysmummy]

Baileys had a sunken fonatnelle, it goes up and down.. hv said, it does sink when they are due a feed, but if it remains sunsken after a feed then theres a smal chance they are dehydrated!

how is he today!

 

[noodle1]

Thanks for everyone's replies.

sss, he is a bit happier today thanks, it is out at the moment. he has fed fine all night so shouldn't be dehydrated now. we woke him up every 3 hours rather than letting him sleep longer and he seems to be ok.

Will be keeping a very close eye on him today!

xx

 

[LucyBee]

I would agree Nikki. Tom's fontanelle is sunken sometimes so I give him a good drink of water. If you're worried though, call the NHS Direct...they are brilliant. x