During the process of taking care of the baby, attentive mothers may notice abnormalities in the baby's fontanelle, which means that if there is an uneven condition, the mothers do not know what is going on and believe that there may be some illness. So, is the baby's fontanelle flat?
1. The anterior fontanelle of a baby can close at 18 months, but the delayed closure of the fontanelle is observed. If the fontanelle does not close after this period, it is uneven. This phenomenon is common in children with rickets and dementia. Delayed closure of the fontanelle may be caused by hydrocephalus or other reasons, leading to increased intracranial pressure in the baby. It is important to see a doctor for this condition. It is normal for the baby to not close before 11 months old, so there is no need to worry.
2. The anterior fontanelle of a baby is about 2 centimeters at birth. As time goes by, the skull grows and enlarges, and it ossifies around 6 months, making it smaller. It can be closed around one and a half years old. If the baby's fontanelle closes too early, it may indicate poor brain development. So this is the problem, which requires the baby to go to the hospital's neurology department for examination in a timely manner. After diagnosis, treatment can be determined.
3. When a baby's fontanelle cannot be closed, it can be supplemented with calcium. With continuous reinforcement, it can be completely closed within 18 months, so parents don't have to worry.
