What are the fontanel fate?

Fontanels, often referred to as "soft spots," are the flexible gaps between the bones of an infant's skull. They allow for the skull to compress during birth and enable the brain to grow rapidly in the first years of life. Over time, these fontanels gradually close as the skull bones fuse together, typically by the age of 18-24 months. The closure of fontanels is a normal part of development, indicating that the skull is maturing and protecting the brain effectively.