My three week olds soft spot is more indented than it used to be...should i worry?

Question

my mom said this is normal cuz they're still growing..but she doesnt know **** about babies. is this normal?

Answer 1

It is probably normal.  A sunken soft spot can indicate dehydration...if her mouth is wet and she has had plenty of wet diapers, she's fine.

Answer 2

It is more than likely normal. My babies softspot changed all the time, and a lot of it has to do with how they are positioned. Like, if they are sitting up it is deeper, and not as much when they are laying down. It can be a sign of dehidration, but if the baby hasn't shown any signs of being distressed, I wouldn't worry. It is actually more dangerous if it is sticking out.

Answer 3

It is fine

But my little man and me had a lot of trouble with feeding earlier on and i was told to watch the soft spot and if it indents more it can be a sign of dehydration

Now i am not saying he is dehydrated but maybe try and feed a little more often if breastfeeding and just consult your midwife or clinic nurse

It should be fine though

Answer 4

It's probably normal.  I noticed that with my son too, that sometimes it was deeper.  I asked my peditrician and he said it was normal.  If it is too deep, it is a sign a severe dehydration, but the baby's eyes would look sunken too and showing other signs.  So don't worry about, it's normal.  It freaked me out a first too though,  

Answer 5

Are there any other symptoms? Because it can be a sign of dehydration so watch to be sure she's making plenty of wet diapers, her eyes look wet, her mouth is wet and not "sticky".

It's probably fairly normal though. I know when they're little and so precious and fragile, I memorized every little crevise of his body and you just know when something is even a little bit different.  

Answer 6

Should you?

Answer 7

Dehydration

signs: lethargy, fewer wet diapers, harder stools...

sometimes its just nothing to worry about. My daughters did that alot, but she ate all the time and the doc says shes fine.

Write down and ask ur doc about it for closure. Good luck :)