Abstract: An ultrasound probe holding device configured to attach to the head of an infant for transfontanellar imaging is disclosed, including a head pad configured to be in contact with the head of the infant and including a central opening, wherein the head pad is configured to receive an ultrasound probe; a pad squeezer, including a central opening and configured to cooperate with the head pad to allow an axial guidance of the head pad along a guidance axis substantially perpendicular to a surface tangent to the head of the infant; a device holder configured to be attached to the head of the infant and exert a downward force on the pad squeezer, along said guidance axis; and a repellent configured to exert a repellent force between the pad squeezer and the head pad when the device holder exerts the downward force on the pad squeezer.