In front of the baby's head, there is a small area where there is always a throbbing sensation, and this area is the anterior fontanelle. I always hear from the elderly that if the fontanelle stops twitching, which means the fontanelle closes, the baby will be able to speak. And usually, don't let parents touch the baby's fontanelle, as they may make the baby unable to speak. When does the baby's fontanelle close?
The baby's fontanelle usually closes between the ages of one and one and a half. If the baby's fontanelle closes late, it may be due to calcium deficiency, and it is necessary to supplement calcium for the baby in a timely manner. If not replenished in a timely manner, it may cause rickets in the baby. Some babies may have brain diseases such as hydrocephalus or other brain disorders if their fontanelle is not closed in time. Therefore, if the baby's fontanelle is not closed within the prescribed time, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.
After birth, the anterior fontanelle is generally 1.5-2.5cm long, and as the baby ages, the anterior fontanelle gradually enlarges. Generally speaking, at 6 months after birth, as the skull ossifies and shrinks, the fontanelle begins to gradually close.
Parents are reminded that if their baby's fontanelle is sunken, bulging, too large, too small, or closed too early or too late, it is a physical problem with the baby and should be dealt with in a timely manner.
