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I am having a daughter of age 2 having a weight 12 kg. She has a soft spot at the front of the head (anterior fontanelle). I have been advised by the doctors that this condition may have been arise due to lack of calcium and other vitamins. But her overall growth is normal. She is very energetic, enthusiastic and well behaved kid. But she does not sleep longer than 2 hrs in a row. And over a day she sleeps total 6 to 7 hrs only. Her diet plan is as follows Mid morning - 1glass of milk with 2 slice of bread and butter, and 1 boiled egg Afternoon - 1 full plate daal khichdi with 1tsp ghee Late afternoon - 1 glass of milk Evening - 1 Bowl of fruits (banana / papaya / chickoo) Night - 1 chapati green veg. Rice and daal Late night - 1 Cup of milk. Kindly advise me about 1. Anterior fontanelle is it abnormal condition at the age of 2 and what may be the cure 2. How can I improve her sleeping pattern 3. Kindly suggest me the food supplements which can be added in her daily nutrition or with milk. Thanks in advance.
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Calcium supply by Ayurveda minerals is one of the best ways to achieve this. Speciality classic medicine like those made of corals, pearls, cowrie and compounds like Kumarkalyan ras, liquids like Arvindasav, others like Sukumar ghrit are for 'Sukumars' (children of small age) only. Please see that there are no side effects. You should consult Ayurved physician before starting. For other information pl book audio consultancy.
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