Anewborn baby has a soft spot on the top of its head. over the next few months, the soft spot gradually hardens. what explains this?

A new born has soft spot on he top of its head. This is called as fontanelle and is diamond in shape present on the top of the head of the baby.

Babies skull is very soft and can be very easily moulded, to help them squeeze through the birth canal at the time of delivery.

Moulding is done in the skull of the babies as it is most largest part of the body during the time of delivery.

As soon as the skull and bones of the baby meet and fuse they become hard gradually.