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9 monthsBaby playing with fingers
Hello doctor ..my 9 month old baby Play with fingers most of the times and with the toes also and stare his hands I'm little worried about this..
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This is a normal phenomenan or reflex at this age. Do not worry
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Dr. Madhusmita Somray
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Delhi
Hand regard or staring at it's own hands is common is babies and starts from about 2 months onwards and is a normal part of development . That is how babies develope hand eye coordination . But at this age he should also be reaching out for brightly coloured objects and trying to pick them up with his palms . He should also be making good eye contact and should laugh or gurgle if spoken to and should make noises like ba ba ba . If he is not doing all this , you should see your paediatrician about it . If he is doing this , he is ok .
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Note all the activities that he does . Interact with him making eye contact as much as possible .
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Don't use mobile , tv or laptop to keep him engaged .
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