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Softspot not closed
My baby is 1 year and 1 month old still his soft spot is not closed is it fine by when soft spot should close
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The soft spot on top of the head called anterior fontanelle closes by 18 months of age which is the upper limit of normal. So this is nornal
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Yes it is fine. It should close by 1year. Can wait upto 18months. For further queries please take online appointment.
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