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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by juniorstar(m): 3:16pm On Nov 19, 2021
verybadmouth:
Doctors in the house please I need your advice. Is it a problem I should be very worried about or would it close in no time. Please help


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Sign of dehydration...severe dehydration in mind here.. >10% of body fluid lost..
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by pweeryambre: 3:16pm On Nov 19, 2021
nothing to worry about

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by NGArmyTerrorist: 3:16pm On Nov 19, 2021
I don't understand you people anymore it seems like you don't value the life of your child. Why not take the little kid to general hospital or private hospital to see a good doctor and you're here seeking for answers. Nawaooo!
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Tototoosweet: 3:16pm On Nov 19, 2021
You get bad mouth
Please visit a Doctor as soon as possible
Preferably a neurologist
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by GABRIEL6036: 3:17pm On Nov 19, 2021
Don't panic, it will definitely close as time close on your kids growth.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Murio001: 3:17pm On Nov 19, 2021
Must be your first child. It would close as the child grows don't panic.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by drnoel: 3:18pm On Nov 19, 2021
Beremx:
Sign of dehydration. Please give him water to drink everyday. Avoid giving him strong antibiotics to avoid stories that touches the heart. I am talking from experience.

Best answer. Baby is not feeding enough is severe dehydrated. Pls increase feeding and fluid without overloading baby

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by chiago95(m): 3:19pm On Nov 19, 2021
Wow. Quite strange and rare. Sunken fontanelle in a neonate. You need to seek medical atttention ASAP. That impression on her cranium is too deep.

Entertain no fears madam. Take her to a paediatric specialist hospital straight away.

How's her breathing?

Is there much pulse at the anterior fontanelle?
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:19pm On Nov 19, 2021
Sabadon:
Your baby might be dehydrated, does he suck well? You should try giving the baby enough breast milk. However visit your paediatrician



Na free consult i don run for u like dis o, oya owo mi da grin grin
She sucks very well
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Shokoloko(f): 3:19pm On Nov 19, 2021
verybadmouth:
Doctors in the house please I need your advice. Is it a problem I should be very worried about or would it close in no time. Please help


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Congratulations. Do not be worried, it will close up

But in case you were planning to do exclusive breastfeeding, kindly change your mind and include water. Don't overdo the watering
This link states that dehydration could increase the depth of a sunken fontanel. Please check it out https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323912#outlook
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:20pm On Nov 19, 2021
affinity77:
May be a sign of dehydration. Pls visit a paediatrician for assessment
Thanks so much
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:20pm On Nov 19, 2021
DSC7:
I wish the kid snappy recovery cool
Amen. Thanks so much

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Lamasta(m): 3:20pm On Nov 19, 2021
If your baby have that hold then your baby is safe just give him water often it will close with time
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Ambber(f): 3:20pm On Nov 19, 2021
It is normal to allow for growth of the skull you may google to confirm. All babies are born this way
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by QuickStandard: 3:20pm On Nov 19, 2021
Beremx:
Sign of dehydration. Please give him water to drink everyday. Avoid giving him strong antibiotics to avoid stories that touches the heart. I am talking from experience.

You are very funny. Dehydration kò, hydrogen ní

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by juwoonn(m): 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
Use adin ( palm kernel oil)
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Haakeem(m): 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
Mtcheew

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by pussymonger1: 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
NA WHY SOME PEOPLE HEAD BEND FOR NIGERIA , BEND DOWN SELECT LIKE AUTO GEAR, WON OLORI DIDAGUN

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
Shokoloko:

Congratulations. Do not be worried, it will close up

But in case you were planning to do exclusive breastfeeding, kindly change your mind and include water. Don't overdo the watering
This link states that dehydration could increase the depth of a sunken fontanel. Please check it out https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323912#outlook
Thanks so much for the info. Is water safe with breastfeeding for an infant ma?
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by oliverwrites: 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
Skooltynz:
It think it will disappear with time all new babes have holes up there,it's seems not only Nigerians are on NL the baby is white and obviously not a Nigerian..

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It does disappear with time. My daughter is one today and had similar until 3 weeks ago.

The first time I discovered it I almost died. We took her to two different hospitals and they both said it will disappear and it did.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by metalgear11(m): 3:21pm On Nov 19, 2021
It will close up eventually. My son had the same issue when we had him. Just as the guy I quoted here said, keep him hydrated. It's nothing serious to worry about.


Beremx:
Sign of dehydration. Please give him water to drink everyday. Avoid giving him strong antibiotics to avoid stories that touches the heart. I am talking from experience.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by peacettw: 3:23pm On Nov 19, 2021
I don't know if the op actually used the term fontannelle and if she did then she should be knowledgeable enough to know that it is quite normal
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Mac12(f): 3:23pm On Nov 19, 2021
Talking from experience, there's absolutely nothing wrong with your baby. It will heal up on its on. Healing time differs in children. If you like, go do pass yourself.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by pussymonger1: 3:23pm On Nov 19, 2021
THIS IS TRUE . I REMEMBER ONE WOMAN INSIDE TRAIN THAT YEAR
Beremx:
Sign of dehydration. Please give him water to drink everyday. Avoid giving him strong antibiotics to avoid stories that touches the heart. I am talking from experience.

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Beremx(f): 3:23pm On Nov 19, 2021
Haakeem:
rubbish...which deyhration? Kai Nigeria women won't seize to suprise you.... imagine!
stop being dumb and use google to educate yourself.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Shokoloko(f): 3:23pm On Nov 19, 2021
verybadmouth:

Thanks so much for the info. Is water safe with breastfeeding for an infant ma?

Of course. All my kids started drinking water from day two BUT IN SMALL QUANTITIES.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by whatalife: 3:24pm On Nov 19, 2021
My first child who is ten now had it just few weeks after birth, there is this plant I was asked to use then, the plant produces something that looks like cumcumber which later dry and open up can be use as sponge, what you will need from the plant is the flower that it produces, very early in the morning you go and cut the flower with out talking to anyone, early as 5:30am to 6:am , once you get it squeeze the flower, little water will come out apply to the part of the baby head that is affected, I think I repeated for about 3 times and the stuff disappeared from my daughter’s head
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:25pm On Nov 19, 2021
peacettw:
I don't know if the op actually used the term fontannelle and if she/he did then he/she should be knowledgeable enough to know that it is quite normal
Truly I understand the term but you know, it is better to get a clearer understanding from people that have had real life experiences.

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Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by HEBEI: 3:25pm On Nov 19, 2021
Don't panic. Go and see a doctor.

I wish your baby quick recovery.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by verybadmouth(m): 3:26pm On Nov 19, 2021
whatalife:
My first child who is ten now had it just few weeks after birth, there is this plant I was asked to use then, the plant produces something that looks like cumcumber which later dry and open up can be use as sponge, what you will need from the plant is the flower that it produces, very early in the morning you go and cut the flower with out talking to anyone, early as 5:30am to 6:am , once you get it squeeze the flower, little water will come out apply to the part of the baby head that is affected, I think I repeated for about 3 times and the stuff disappeared from my daughter’s head
I need a clearer understanding of this. I am interested ma.
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by Ofadaman(m): 3:26pm On Nov 19, 2021
Pls hurry to the hospital it's not a good sign
Re: Help, My 2weeks Old Baby Has A Sunken Fontanelle. What Do We Do? by zinaunreal(m): 3:26pm On Nov 19, 2021
Usually due to dehydration.

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