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Worried about baby head size
My baby girl is 4.5 months old..she has big head and chubby face but her body is slim..her head circumference is 42 cm..her activities are normal,her weight is 5.8 kg birth weight was 2.3kg..she feeds dexolac formula milk..is her big head is normal or should i concerned
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Monitor head circumference eith ypur pediatrician
Check if any family members also have large head size
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Keep a growth chart to monitor length weight and head circumference
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Head size is on upper limit....monitor head size...
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kindly consult nearby pediatrician for in person examination..
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Relax ,His weight & head circumference is with in normal limits
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Baby looks active and healthy
What was her head circumference at birth?
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Monitor her head circumference regularly.
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