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Posterior fontanel still open on my 9 month old? he is otherwise developing normally.
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Normal: Open fontanelle is usually no problem at this age. For reassurance ask doctor or child nurse to check head circumference (need to compare this with previous measurements). See "http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x552709/what-are-the-soft-spots-on-my-newborns-head" for more.
Answered 11/9/2016
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