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When does a baby soft spot go away?
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Soft spot: The soft spot usually closes around a year to 15 months.
Answered 11/27/2019
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10-12 mos: Most of infants' soft spots ( anterior fontanelle) gets small and becomes unpalpable by 10 to 12 months of age.
Answered 12/24/2013
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