Patient's question:
Hello, my child is now 1 year and 4 months old, but the fontanelle still looks very large and has not closed. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the anterior fontanelle (commonly known as the "soft spot") is a gap formed by the edges of the bones at the top of an infant's head. In normal cases, it typically closes between 12 to 18 months of age. If it does not close on time, it may be due to calcium deficiency, and appropriate calcium supplementation may be needed.