Question
A three-month-old girl has an indented occipital lobule, and her parents wonder if this indicates that the fontanel has closed, and whether this is normal.
Answer
Night terrors, hair loss on the pillow, night sweats, incomplete closure of the fontanel, and other symptoms in infants and children may be signs of calcium deficiency. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers supplement their diet with calcium, such as consuming milk, shrimp, shrimp shells, seaweed, soy products, sesame paste, bok choy, and watercress. Infants should get more sun exposure and obtain calcium through breast milk. If the child’s overall condition is good, it can be observed for now. If the fontanel does not close by four months of age, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.