Soft part on 3 week old’s head - normal?

[dreamerkr]

My 3 week old has a soft ridge on his head when I run my fingers over it. His skull has a soft indent if you get what I mean? He feeds properly, plenty of wet and dirty nappies, he seems completely fine. Is this normal?

It’s at the top of his head, feels like a ‘gap’ in his skull if that makes sense? Not a gap but a small spot of his skull is softer

Yes.
Don't poke it. Babies are born without their skulls being fused or they would be even harder to squeeze out!

www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/multimedia/babys-soft-spots/vid-20084737#:~:text=These%20soft%20spots%20are%20spaces,closes%20around%20age%2018%20months.

It’s known as his soft spot, or fontanelle. The bones of the skull will gradually fill in and knit together.

Op, I'm not a parent and I remember this freaking me out when I held new babies - it's totally normal x

Oh! It freaked me out. Thanks guys 😊