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9 months 11 days baby girl
My baby is 9 months old sitting independently bearing weight on legs turning to both sides but not rolling completely sometimes babbels just like aaaaa aaaghaaa responding to other sounds but not responding to her name she is tracking objects very well but not that faces plays with me rarely and frequently smiles
Should I worry or this is normal
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Some of the milestones you mentioned are reassuring, like sitting independently, bearing weight on the legs, tracking objects and smiling. However, not responding to her name, limited social interaction and not rolling over by 9 months should be assessed by a pediatrician/developmental specialist. It does not necessarily mean something serious, but an early developmental evaluation, including a hearing assessment, is recommended. Early assessment is always better if there are concerns.
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It is reassuring that your baby is sitting independently, bearing weight well, and reaching out for objects, as these are appropriate developmental milestones for her age.
However, not responding to her name, not making adequate eye contact or looking at faces, and delays in language or social milestones are areas that need further evaluation. I would recommend consulting your paediatrician for a detailed developmental assessment. A hearing assessment should also be done to rule out hearing impairment as a possible cause of delayed response to sounds and speech.
Early evaluation and intervention, if required, can make a significant difference in developmental outcomes.
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Greetings
While some physical milestones like independent sitting and bearing weight are excellent signs, not tracking faces and not responding to her name at 9 months are early developmental flags that warrant attention.Three distinct potential causes for these specific behaviors include a temporary hearing difficulty (such as fluid in the ear), a social-communication delay, or an early marker of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).To help address these concerns, three recommended next steps are to request a comprehensive evaluation from your pediatrician
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Visit physically with Pediatrician
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ankur Gupta
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Just keep doing and focusing more on milestones regularily
You will see the results in two months itself
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