When should my babies soft spot close??
Answers:
From babycenter.com, a good resource for pregnant or new moms:
Question: What are these soft spots on my baby's head?
Answer: They're called fontanels. Most babies have two of them, one on the top of the head and one a little further back. You can sometimes see or feel a pulse beneath them. These areas are where the bones of your child's skull have not yet grown together. This flexible arrangement allows the skull to compress during labor and to continue to grow during the early years of life. The rear fontanel usually closes within four months, while the front one does not close until the child is at least a year old. Don't be afraid to touch these spots gently; they're covered with a tough membrane to protect the delicate contents underneath.
after they turn 1
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