Which length of time accurately describes when the infant's anterior fontanel (soft spot) typically fuses?
A)At about 8 weeks
B)At about 18 months
C)By 6 months of age
D)Before 1 year of age

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The anterior fontanel, or soft spot on a baby's skull, typically closes by the time a child is 18 months old. This allows for brain growth during the infant's first year of life.

Which Length of Time Accurately Describes When the Infant's Anterior