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I have a 6.5 month old baby, her head still has that soft skin, how much time it takes to get filled.
Do I need to apply something over it.
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It’s normal ,should not worry about it and it takes around 1yr to 18 Months to become hard....
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Just watch for its bulge /depression if it is so consult a pediatrician
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The "soft skin" or anterior fontanelle will close by 12 to 18 months. No need to apply anything over it
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Nothing to do...
Avoid massaging head
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Nothing to apply over it it will be settled by itself
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