Sunken fontanel?

[Salsa]

DS is 6wks today and had check up.
GP has refered him to hospital because of a slightly sunken fontanal.
Im not concerned, but wondering what they might be looking for?

[Schmickers]

Hey Salsa,

Probably nothing. A sunken fontanelle can sometimes be a sign of dehydration in babies, although if your baby is feeding well and having lots of wet nappies then I don't think this would be the case.

I think it's odd that your GP would send you in to hospital just for a sunken fontanelle. Are there any other problems?

[Bathsheba]

I was thinking dehydration as well... easy to happen over summer... how sunken is it? Did you notice it before the GP said anything?

[Salsa]

Yes, we have noticed it weeks ago, but assumed it was because of the hot weather or because he has such a large one that it just sinks in more (less to support the skin underneath).

He has breastmilk caused janudice and reflux.

Its sinks in about - i dunno, say 3 -4 mm? Its not always obvious, such as if he is lying down (GP said thats cause of the pressure).