my baby is 20 months year old but still his anterior fontanelle is open... its is normal or abnormal. i m worried for this.

1 Answer

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Don't worry. It usually closes between 7 to 18 months. But on an average it can even take from 13 months upto 24 months. If you are worried I would suggest to consult with your doctor once about this by showing your baby in person.

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