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8 month baby girl development
Hello doctor, my baby is 8Months old baby girl , she rolls only tummy to back only and sometimes in very limit back to tummy .
She doesn't put anything in her mouth like any object or food . She just like to put her fingers in her mouth many times a day.
Rest she smiles react on her name , not able to speak any anything but makes noices.
She able to sit without support for 5 mins only with support she can sit no problem in that.
She doesn't start crawling also.
Pls your guidance needed .
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Hello, I understand your concern
Every Baby Develops Differently. Milestones have a wide normal range. Some babies crawl or speak later than others. However, we keep a close watch to identify early signs of delay and support development early.
A formal developmental screening is advised.
Referral to a Developmental Pediatrician or Early Intervention Program may be helpful to assess motor, language, and sensory development.
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Encourage tummy time frequently to build upper body strength. Let her play on the floor with toys to encourage reaching, mouthing, and crawling.
Use rattles, mirrors, and toys that respond to sound/light to promote babbling and attention.
Sit her with pillows around and gradually reduce support to improve balance and trunk control.
Talk, sing, and read to your baby every day.
Respond to her sounds – this helps her learn to communicate.
Use simple repetitive words like “mama,” “dada,” “ball,” etc.
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If by 9–10 months she still does not sit without support, doesn’t babble, or shows floppiness/stiffness, further evaluation and therapy will be needed.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Wait for 1 month if she doesn’t sit without support. Then consult pediatric neurologist .
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Encourage baby to sit with reaching objects like toys .
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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It's good that your 8-month-old is smiling, reacting to her name, and making noises. However, the limited tummy-to-back rolling, not putting objects in her mouth, only sitting with support for short periods, and lack of crawling are developmental concerns. It's important to consult with your pediatrician for a proper evaluation and guidance.
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