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If the anterior fontanelle (soft spot) is still open at 2 years and there are signs of Vitamin D deficiency, we should think beyond just the soft spot. Other signs of Vitamin D deficiency (rickets) in babies: • Delayed walking • Bowed legs or knock knees • Wrist widening • Delayed teething • Poor weight gain • Frequent chest infections • Irritability or excessive sweating over scalp • Bone pain or tenderness What helps? ☀️ Sunlight 15–20 minutes of early morning sunlight (before 10 AM), arms and legs exposed, without sunscreen. Daily if possible. 🥣 Diet support • Breastmilk (continue) • Fortified formula (if on formula) • Egg yolk • Homemade paneer/curd • Ragi • Fortified cereals • Fish (after 8–9 months if family diet allows) 💊 Vitamin D supplementation • Under 1 year: 400 IU daily (usually 400 IU per ml oral drops) • After 1 year: 800 IU daily (as advised by pediatrician) In confirmed deficiency, therapeutic doses may be required — always under medical supervision. Early correction supports strong bones, proper growth, and timely milestones. #vitaminddeficiency #ricketsawareness #anteriorfontanelle #babybones #healthybaby momifycare pediatricadvice sunlighttherapy babyhealthtips growingstrong

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This post was published on 13th February, 2026 by Affan on his Instagram handle "@_momify (Momify - A complete guide from pregnancy to baby care)". Affan has total 42.2K followers on Instagram and has a total of 389 post.This post has received 7.2K Likes which are greater than the average likes that Affan gets. Affan receives an average engagement rate of 0.28% per post on Instagram. This post has received 76 comments which are greater than the average comments that Affan gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #babybones #ricketsawareness #vitaminddeficiency #healthybaby #anteriorfontanelle has been used frequently in this Post.