Samuel L. asked
My 10-month-old grandson’s skull sutures have not smoothed out. He has a pointy long ridge from front to back to the soft spot, and the first side-to-side suture is like a speed bump. The soft spot does not pulse but is still soft and the size of a quarter. Should I say something to my son?
May 3rd, 2024
Lisa S. answered
This is not a cause for concern. The anterior suture (soft spot) typically closes completely by 12-1...
May 3rd, 2024
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