This video is answering the question of are baby's skulls different.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Babies' skulls are different from adults because their skull bones are not fully fused together. They have soft spots called fontanels that allow their heads to change shape and provide room for their brains to grow. As babies grow older, these fontanels close and their skull bones fuse together.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Gently touch and feel the soft spots on your child's head, explaining that these are called fontanels and they allow the baby's head to change shape during birth. - Show your child pictures or diagrams of a baby's skull, pointing out the anterior fontanel located on the top of the head and the posterior fontanel found at the back of the head. - Engage in a pretend play activity where you and your child take turns being a baby and pretending to have a soft spot on your head, mimicking the movements and changes in shape. - Encourage your child to ask questions about the video and have a discussion about how their own skull might have looked when they were a baby and how it has changed as they grow older.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Skull Spotter Instructions: As you watch the video, take turns with your child spotting the different fontanels on a baby doll's head. Use the terms "anterior" and "posterior" to describe the fontanels. The first one to correctly identify all the fontanels wins!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Growing and changing is a natural part of life. Just like a baby's skull, we too have the ability to adapt and grow. Embrace change and let your mind expand."
