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21 month old baby head soft spot is not closed completely. How long does it take to close. Shal I wait one more month or do I need to consult doctor. She is active and achieved all the milestone
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The soft spots are known as fontanelles.The posterior fontanelle takes six weeks to 3 months..if you baby is active, Nothing to worry about it..
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No need to consult dr it's normal ossification is a process which will close the gap
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share me some more details
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Its normal. It might take upto 3 to 4 years to fuse that bone. But for some it may close early too.
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How about other activities like crawling turn over, etc are they as per the age, if so then no need to worry, is your baby a preterm baby Let me know
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Hello ma,am ,it is not a major problem .it happens sometimes, you wait for  this.
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you may consult after two months.
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No need to worry, wait
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