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In babies when they are eight months old where thier soft spot is do u feel their brain activity meaning to ask is that normal ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Soft spot: The soft spot begins to close around a year, giving the brain room to grow.

Answered 9/18/2019

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A member asked:

In babies when they are eight months old where thier soft spot is do u feel their brain activity meaning to ask is that normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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