my son was diagnosed with this problem. we had to go to a neurosurgeon. he had surgery when he was 5 and a 1/2 months old. his forehead bulged out, it wouldn't grow out the sides, it was shaped funny and large. he his perfect now. they took a strip of his skull out and his head instantly rounded out and his forehead does not bulge anymore. he is now 8 months old his scar is not that bad either.

what did you ever find out? My son is four months and is having the same problem plus he has a raised area on his forehead.

did you ever take your baby to the hospital if so what did they say? my sister in law is having the same problem with her baby. her baby is 4months. thanks

As far as the soft spot closing at 8 weeks, it probably isn't closed. Can't tell without an xray or cat scan. The skull can continue to grow to accommodate the brain. If by some chance it is closed and the skull is not growing, they can seperate the bones to allow for brain growth. I've read it's way more serious if it doesn't grow together. Follow up with all Dr.'s advice. Anyone advising your child will grow up to be retarded is not informed!!!

whoever left that last answer is insensitive and a retard themself. unfortunately i dont know the answer, but please don't let pricks like whoever left that worry you. :)

YES!!!! OF COURSE YOU SHOULD THERE WILL BE NO ROOM FOR HER BRAIN TO GROW AND SHE WILL GROW UP TO BE RETARDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!