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7 months old no babling no imitation
7 months old not babling yet only cooing and smiling. Facial expression not copying. She is not recognising me as mother as she was bottle feeded. She is okay if I am not at home. She is rolling sitting army crawling smiling and sometimes laughing. I am worried. Is everything okay. Does it take time to copy facial expression and what about recognising me as mother.
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Most babies start babbling between 6–9 months, so not babbling at 7 months does not necessarily mean something is wrong. Since your baby is smiling, rolling, sitting and army crawling, those are reassuring signs.
However, I would recommend a developmental assessment, especially to check eye contact, response to name, hearing, social interaction and communication skills. Bottle feeding does not prevent a baby from recognizing or bonding with the mother.
Please encourage lots of face-to-face talking, singing, reading, and play, and avoid screen time. If there is still no babbling or there are persistent concerns about social interaction over the next few weeks, consult a developmental pediatrician for further evaluation.
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It is common for a 7-month-old to coo without full consonant babbling, as this milestone often develops closer to 9 months.Imitating facial expressions expands gradually throughout the first year, and her gross motor skills like rolling and crawling show great physical progress.Your baby absolutely recognizes you, as clinical evidence confirms that a strong mother-infant bond is not dependent on breast or bottle-feeding.She knows your unique voice, scent, and touch, and being calm when you are away can actually indicate a secure attachment.
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At 7 months babbling (ba, ma, da sounds) should ideally be starting. Cooing and smiling is good â it shows social awareness. Motor milestones like rolling, sitting and crawling are all on track which is reassuring. Not recognizing you as mother and no facial imitation is worth watching. Keep talking, singing and making direct eye contact daily â this actively stimulates babbling and bonding.
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Get close to her face, repeat sounds and expressions every day. Mention this at her next pediatric visit and ask for a developmental screening. If no babbling by 9 months, see a pediatrician promptly. Consult me on Practo for more guidance.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Everything is normal and except not recognising you.
It will some time don't worry
You try to engage in smiling with your kid
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