Infant Development Related Articles & Blog Posts

Dr. Greene, at what age does the soft spot on the top of a baby’s head close?

My five-year-old daughter has DiGeorge syndrome. Her T and B lymphocyte counts are normal, but she gets infections all the time — ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia. It seems like she is always on antibiotics — sometimes the strong…

Dr. Greene, my daughter is 2 years and 8 months young and she does not speak very well. Actually, she only knows how to say some easy words such as up, come, go, mama, and maybe a couple more….

How do we see color?

Dr. Greene, my 2 1/2-year-old son is tongue-tied (the skin under his tongue comes to the very tip of his tongue). I have seen several doctors regarding this issue, but none feel that it is necessary to surgically correct…

Dr. Greene, I hope that you can put my mind at ease. I have a beautiful, wonderful, healthy 8 month old daughter. However, at 2 months of age, we noticed her bellybutton was starting to stick out a bit….

Are there any conditions associated with larger than normal anterior fontanels?

My son has the biggest anterior fontanel I have ever felt (I have felt thousands!!!!!). My pedi says he is not too concerned. I am not either, but my doctor does make me nervous by telling me he wants…

What’s an anterior fontanel?

My nine-month-old daughter was born with an extra finger on each hand and one foot. Her left hand is formed well with six fingers while the other hand has the sixth finger protruding at an angle. Her small toe…