Question
My child, who is 19 months and 15 days old, was playing on the bed and crawling forward when their forehead fontanelle was bumped several times by the edge of a wooden toy placed in front. The bump area is red, and there are two indentations from the edges of the wooden toy. Dear doctor, will this affect the child’s intellectual development and brain growth? I am very worried, please provide a response.
Answer
If a 19-month-old child is growing and developing normally, the fontanelle should have closed. After it has closed, minor bumps from toys won’t cause major issues. However, if there are developmental issues and the fontanelle hasn’t closed, it’s important to closely monitor the child’s behavior after the bump to see if there are any persistent crying, decreased appetite, fainting, poor mental state, or vomiting. If any of these symptoms appear, immediate medical examination and treatment should be sought. If there are no abnormalities, there’s no need to worry; this won’t affect the child’s intellectual development or brain growth.