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Baby uses left hand more

2022-01-24 16:22:54
Hello doctor my baby is 5 month old, i have rrcently noticed she uses her left leg more than right she grabs objects better with left hand also she kicks more powerful with left leg than right leg is this normal? she tries to grab from right but leaves object soon after
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Usually left or right handed is established at 1.5 years of age. please meet a pediatrician for check up. But likely that this is normal unless she doesn't use one hand at all

Answered2022-01-25 02:58:27

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