Craniotabes is a softening of the skull bones.

What is Craniotabes in rickets?

Craniotabes (areas of thinning and softening of bones of the skull) manifests early in infants with vitamin D deficiency, although this feature may not be present in infants, especially those born prematurely. If rickets occurs at a later age, thickening of the skull develops.

Is Craniotabes normal?

Craniotabes can be a normal finding in infants, particularly premature infants. It may occur in up to one third of all newborn infants. Craniotabes is harmless in the newborn, unless it is associated with other problems.