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Soft spot at 18 months
My baby's 18 months old. How long does it take for the fontanelle to close? Do I need to worry now? Does any food nutrients help with it? Do you recommend milk and egg to be included in the diet?
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Sometimes it closes only by 2 yrs
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Since she's on anti seizure medication she may develop vit d deficiency. That can delay fontanelle closure
Can give her Calcimax syrup 5 ml twice a day as long as she's on those medicines
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Yes. Milk is good for Calcium. Egg yolk for vit d. Also sun exposure
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It will take around 18-22 months roughly to close, u can give milk and egg no problem.. can give vitamin d3 drops too
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Can consult online for further queries
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
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