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Soft spot on head

2021-09-10 07:13:58
My kid is 23 months old. She still has soft spot on the front side of head. why is it not thickening?
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It is normal,but check with pediatrician there are conditions where it may be wide open and delayed closure .
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Answered2021-09-10 14:36:14

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The soft spot called anterior fontanelle closes by 18 months usually. Closure may be delayed due to vitamin d deficiency or other causes. Meet a pediatrician

Answered2021-09-10 12:06:48

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It usually closes by 18-20 months. The size will usually decrease definitely then and you can feel a small spot only. If it's still large then maybe we have to check

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Greetings it's know as anterior fontanelle  it' usually closes by 18months it's quite normal

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