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Softspot not closed

2022-04-19 10:03:41
My baby is 1 year and 1 month old still his soft spot is not closed is it fine by when soft spot should close
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The soft spot on top of the head called anterior fontanelle closes by 18 months of age which is the upper limit of normal. So this is nornal

Answered2022-04-19 11:22:54

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Yes it is fine. It should close by 1year. Can wait upto 18months. For further queries please  take online  appointment.
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Nothing to worry.

Answered2022-04-19 10:06:14

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