One year and eight months fontanel did not grow well is not necessarily abnormal, but need to be vigilant due to the lack of calcium elements caused by, can be appropriate supplement for calcium and vitamin D.
Under normal circumstances, most babies at one and a half years old, the baby fontanel has closed, this is a normal developmental pattern, there may be some babies due to individual differences, resulting in the fontanel did not close, but usually there will not be other abnormal symptoms, continue to observe can.
If the fontanel is still not closed at the age of one year and eight months, you need to be alert to factors such as calcium deficiency, which can be combined with delayed eruption of teeth and other manifestations, the specific causes need to be further examined to clarify.
If it is caused by calcium deficiency, you can supplement some calcium and supplements, such as calcium gluconate, vitamin D, etc. At the same time in the diet, you also need to supplement enough protein and calories to promote the body’s absorption of nutrients to prevent rickets.
One year and eight months old babies are recommended to visit the child health department of the hospital on a regular basis, improve the physical examination and growth and development assessment under the guidance of the doctor, and carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor.