pea sized lump on ds' head

americanada · April 2010

it feels like something i have on my head...sebacious cysts...i just noticed it yesterday. it's a teensy bit bigger today. it's hard and moves a little. i see the pedi on friday. just wondering if anyone knows if this is common...debating a call in.

datan · April 2010

Where is it? Is it under the skin? It could be a lymph node if it's under the skin, moves a bit, and is behind the ears or around the base of the neck. If it's a lymph node, it's normal if it's not painful and not super hard.

calex33 · April 2010

DD has the same thing at the base of her skull. It's about the size of a pea and moves around a bit. We noticed it when she was about 4 months old and asked the pedi about it. He said it was pretty common (both my mom and brother have had them). He measured it so that he could keep track of the size in case it increased at all. I would definitely mention it at your appt., but, if it doesn't seem to be bothering your DS, I don't think you need to call.

lizbi0407 · April 2010

My DD has one on the back of her head right now. It's a lymph node and the doc said as long as it doesn't get bigger or is not a solid lump on the top of her head than don't worry.

americanada · April 2010

right...about 2" back from his ear on the same plane. under the skin.

calex33 · April 2010

americanada:
right...about 2" back from his ear on the same plane. under the skin.

Yep - that sounds just like DD's.

gunsofbrixton · April 2010

My DS has the same thing!!! I was so paranoid until we had 3 pedis check it out and say that since it wasnt attached to the skull and it seemed like it was under the skin that there is no reason to freak out...me being a first time mom still check it every day because im paranoid...i have one on my head too so maybe its genetic

KittyKatMom · April 2010

Glad to hear this is normal. My DS has this too. I always touch it when he's BFing and it freaks me out. It is only on one side - is that the case for your LO's as well?