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My 18 month aged baby girl having weight 8.9kg only and her head top feeling soft when touched with hand. Is she having any problem
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18 mth and 8.9 kg is good.Usually baby s weight double the birth weight in 5 mths and triples the birth weight in 1 year. Keep a record of her monthly weight and head circumference. You can plot it on charts available online on IAP website or from your Pediatrician. Head top feeling soft is called an Fontanelle.It usuallt closes by 18-24 mths.But if it feels tense while sleeping ,show a Doctor.
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