Is it better to close the forehead early or late?

After a baby is born, the fontanelle does not close immediately, but needs some time to gradually recover. In real life, we will find that some children's fontanelles close early, while some children close later. Since we don't know much about this situation, we would like to know the difference. So, is it better to close your forehead early or late? Let’s take a look below.

Is it better for the baby's fontanelle to close earlier? Many people think wrongly. Maybe this "time" is better.

1. Closure time of anterior fontanelle

When the baby is just born, the anterior fontanelle on the top of the head is not closed, and as the baby's skull grows, the fontanelle will become larger. When the baby is six months old, as the skull gradually ossifies, the anterior fontanelle will gradually shrink. When the baby is about one year old, the anterior fontanelle is basically closed, and it should be completely closed when the baby is two years old. If the anterior fontanelle is closed before the baby is one year old, it may cause the baby's head to be too small, affecting the development of the brain. If the baby's fontanelle has not closed and there is still a large gap after the baby is over two years old, this is abnormal and you should take the baby to the hospital for consultation in time.

2. Closure time of posterior fontanelle

Usually after the baby is born, the closure of the posterior fontanelle is basically completed, or the gap is very small. At the latest, the posterior fontanelle should be completely closed when the baby is 2-4 months old. If it is too late, the baby may be developing abnormally, and you should take the baby to the hospital for consultation in time.

Protect your baby's fontanelle

Some mothers may no longer pay attention to protecting the baby's head when they see that the baby's fontanelle has closed. In fact, whether the baby's fontanelle is completely closed may not be very obvious after 1 and a half years old. It seems that there is no gap on the top of the baby's head and it is relatively firm. In fact, the baby's fontanelle may not be completely closed, and is only protected by a thin layer of scalp and meninges. If you do not pay attention to protecting the baby's head at this time, it may cause harm.

In daily life, mothers should pay special attention to the baby's fontanelle, do not touch it hard, and don't pat the baby's head. In fact, there are certain bone gaps on the top of the baby's head, and the volume of the skull will also grow with the growth of brain tissue. Therefore, parents should conduct regular physical examinations on their children's development, and try not to let the baby touch the top of the head during exercise to avoid injury.