Hello,
By around 5–7 months, many babies start turning to their name, but this skill can be inconsistent.
It’s normal for babies to sometimes miss responding due to:
Distraction
Sleepiness or teething
Mild illness
Temporary variability in attention
Not responding for 2–3 days alone is not a sign of autism.
Autism is diagnosed based on persistent patterns over time — including poor eye contact, lack of social smiling, lack of babbling, limited interest in people, and repetitive behaviors.
At 6 months, occasional non-responsiveness is common and usually not a cause for concern.
watch for other age-appropriate behaviors:
Smiling socially
Eye contact
Responds to voice or music
Babbles or coos
Follows objects or faces visually
Reacts to familiar caregivers
Next Steps
Continue engaging the baby with: Talking, singing, eye contact, Calling name in different tones/environments
Track progress over the next few weeks.
If baby consistently: Doesn’t respond to name by 9 months or Shows poor eye contact, no babbling, or lack of interest in people - consider early evaluation.
Health Tips
Red flags:
If lack of response persists beyond 8–9 months
Or other developmental delays appear