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Is it normal for a 3 month old's soft spot to feel closed? there's a small indent where it should be but when you feel his head it's closed.

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Normal: The fontanelles close in most kids at around 17-18 months. By three years would expect it to have normally closed on its own

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal for a 3 month old's soft spot to feel closed? there's a small indent where it should be but when you feel his head it's closed.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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