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post #1 of 3
3/14/08 at 9:38pm
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I posted this question some time ago in Birth Professionals but didn't get any answers. How long does it usually take for the newborn's skull bones to un-overlap? My baby's skull was still overlapping at his two week checkup. The doctor seemed surprised, but didn't really say anything else. I think they went back to normal shortly after that, but I don't remember exactly when. He is a totally normal 6mo now, so it's just a curiosity question.
post #2 of 3
3/15/08 at 2:37pm
what I have seen is usually within a week
sometimes there are ridges- there is a big variation in what is normal measuring the baby's head gives a good indication of growth
post #3 of 3
3/15/08 at 2:53pm
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At his 2w checkup, his head measurement was the same as at birth, and there were still ridges.
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