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Soft spot on baby's head
Dear Sir,
My daughter is 11 months old. The soft spot on my baby's head does not pulsate or throbs all the time. Is this normal?
Please advise.
Regards
Rishika
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That soft spot is called Anterior fontanelle ( medically) closes by 9 to 18 months. In less than 9 months..will be pulsatile. As she is 11 months..Inner table(SKull bone) would have been closed...even though outside seems to be soft. That's the reason it is not pulsatile.
DONT Worry. Normal for the child. If you feel large in size and very soft show to local doctor will evaluate.
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normal for the age.
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Check for proper feeding, ensure that baby is gaining weight and has developed normal milestones
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
Its normal
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Dr. Anil Sharma
Pediatric Hematologic-Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes they are normal.
Just ensure proper hygiene of baby.
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