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My female baby was born prematurely at 31 weeks..its been 3 months since her date of birth..want to know when we can expect her to look at me and smile..when will she start recognizing parents and smiling...will milestones be on par with full term babies or will it take time?

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Hi, as you mentioned baby is preterm it's normal to see delay in milestone, you will encounter normal milestone in baby 3 months later as compared to normal baby. You can get normal milestone pattern ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My son was born on Nov 2-2024,he doesn't try to roll on back on his own.but when we put him on one side and give little push on left thigh ,he is lying on stomach on his own. Other than he achieved all other milestone developments for his age. We are worrying. So can you help us here? Generally what are the milestones for babies and whe

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Babies usually roll over by 4 months. We need to do a physical examination to assess his tone etc. but since baby has achieved all other milestones, shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Just get o ...  Read More

Hello respected Doctor's. May I know the normal milestones for a 7 month old baby boy. Also adequate weight and height. Thankyou.

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At 7 months, babies sit without support. He should be rolling from to back and back to front, transfers objects from one hand to other, funds partly hidden objects, interested in mirror images. ...  Read More

When my baby was born she isn't breath so doctors gave oxygen that time then only she's breathing but next day she was not ok,so doctors put her in ICU she was in there 15 days,that time she's affected "FITS" more then 10 times. they are giving heavy doses to cure her but there is effects with those medicines,her brain was damaged.doctors told her'

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Yes,birth asphyxia will result in brain damage which is irreversible,and lead to multiple problems later in life,the commonest being delayed milestones. Unfortunately,no medicine is available to help. ...  Read More

Hello Doc My baby is 1 year and 2 months old and dont walk without support She is walking with holding a finger of mine but when i leave her finger she just sit down Wat to do

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Can wait for few more weeks. Continue to encourage the kid to walk ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old. And still not rolling. Is that ok? She is on formula milk and weight is 5.2 kgs. Birth weight is 3 kgs

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Relax she will roll nicely after 2 months ...  Read More

My baby is 2 months 20 days old so she does cooing and smiles back on seeing us but sometimes when we show her flash cards she stares on few cards and few cards she smiles and enjoy like is this also one of the behaviours baby does sometimes when we sit here there and call she changes her face responding sound and rolls her is this all to be co

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Normal ...  Read More

My baby girl is 5 months she does rolling over in bed but she is not doing when we leave her in mat of the floor. Is this due to practise ? Or milestone delay ? What should I do next ?

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Greetings is the baby is preterm? Kindly book a consultation so that I can guide discuss in detail regarding the development ...  Read More

My baby is 7 month and 20 days old, she has right sided torticollis for which we are doing stretches for the last 3 weeks, in between she started holding her head straight but last 1.5 weeks her tilt is even more visible, she has not started sitting yet,she is able to roll over in both her sides and gets on her knees and does to and fro motion, but

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Consult to Pediatrician i will guide you ...  Read More

My baby is 35weeks preterm and now he is 10months 13days old weighs 7.6kg..he sits independently from lying positions..push him self to standing position supporting a chair or couch..tells amma acha..and a few other words like give..and what is this..like words..and points to things when we ask where it is..but till now he has not crawled in knees

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My 5 month old babies (twins + premature) born at 32 week still not started rolling and have no full head control.so is it safe to start sitting them with support?

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Your babies' corrected gestational age is around 3 months. At this age rolling over is not expected. Neck holding however should have started and should be well established by 4 to 5 months of age. R ...  Read More

I am facing an issue with my 5 months old baby. He was rolling over daily and was trying to move ahead. Now since 5 days he is not even turning on one side. If we are trying to roll over him he cries or tries to lift him from his back. Is it problematic?

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I understand that you’re going through a tough time, and I want to help in any way I can. I know that taking care of a child can be overwhelming, and I’m here to listen and provide support. I would be ...  Read More

Hi My baby is 3 months 10 days old. She did not starts rolling. When does baby can start to roll. Is there any specific timelimit for that.

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This milestone is seen at age of 4 to 6 months of age ...  Read More

My baby is 1 month 13 days old, he always seems to be fussy while he is awake and stretchs so much. He was born on 37 week 1 day and by now he doesn't follow object, doesn't smile and doesn't turn towards the sound of my voice and prefers to always look on left side. Is it normal? Please suggest

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi Docs, My son is 8.5 months old. What should be the ideal weight and height for him. Also what are the milestones he should have achieved by now? He has been having solids for the last 2 months.

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If baby is active, playful then no need to worry for weight.  Baby gain weight 200 gms per week for first 3months of age  Baby doubles of it's birth weight  at 5.5 months of age and tri ...  Read More

Hello team, my baby has completed 5 month and elders in my family are worried as she is not able to stand or bear body weight on legs as compared to other same aged baby.. please suggest if this is concerning?

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No it's not ...  Read More

Hi, My son is 11 months old.His birthweight was 2.7kg. He was born at 38 weeks 6 days. At 38th week i took a growth scan. In the scan it was mentioned that his weight has reached 3kg, but the Abdominal circumference (AC) value was mentioned as weak percentile - 37 weeks. Doctor mentioned baby is not getting enough nutrients, its kind of IUGR but n

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Low AC becomes irrelevant after your baby is born. The weight of your baby is normal for an 11 month old baby. The milestones have a range and in your baby's case it seems to be a little delayed but t ...  Read More

Hi My son is 10 months 22 days old. His birthweight was 2.7kg. Now his weight is 8.3 kg. Is it normal? Also, he has been crawling on his tummy from 6th month onwards , but he is not crawling on his knees till now. Also if i make him sit, he can sit unsupported but not for long time. After 15 mins he tries to lie down or else falls. But he cannot r

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Nothing to worry wait for. 2 more months ...  Read More

My 29 months old baby cannot jump still now. Learnt delayed walking around 18 months. Baby was prematurely born with 1.7kgs. Should I consult doctor or is there time left to achieve jumping milestone?

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Consult neurologist ...  Read More

My son age is the 10th month running. please provide milestone chart. At present he is crawling, rolling over, passing objects a hand to hand, Sometimes he is trying to sit everything is quite good but at which month he can able to stand and walk independently? How can I encourage my son to sit and stand? Can I have any baby milestones chart?

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Sit without support at 8 months, stand without support at 1 year ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months 20 days old she is not rolling to right side and she is not rolling back from tummy to back from both sides

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Too early to expect May take upto 8 months Help the child to roll over by rotating the pelvis when the child is trying ...  Read More

My baby competed 8 months, and not crawling, not sitting independently he started to roll when he was 4 months. Other activities, weight gain is all fine. But why he couldn't make it yet!!

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Need to help the child related to same ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 month 12 days old. But She is not sitting independently. She sits with support and she is not crawling also though she comes on her elbows and knees and takes position for crawling but not able to move forward. Please note, she started rolling both sides when she was 5 months 8 days old. Please let me know is she delaying in achi

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Your child has normal development don't worry ...  Read More

My baby is 8 months and 10 days old,she is not pulling herself to a sitting position yet,when we make her sit without support, she sits briefly for few minutes before falling over, what should we do, we started practicing sitting only last week , she has not pulled over to a sitting position yet, she smiles, does pushups,rolls in both direction

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Visit to Pediatrician ...  Read More

Hi We have noticed following development delays in my 6 monyh old son 1/ he has just not laughed loudly (many be once or twice in all these months) 2/ whenever we call out his name he doesn't even look (usually recongnises other sounds like clap, whistle etc and finds the source rightly) but we make so many attempts to talk to him in those baby so

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no need for now...for every milestone there is range of age to attain..since he is only 6months now..wait for 1 to2 more months... ...  Read More

How to contact a developmental paediatrician for my daughter who is 2.5 and non verbal. Please help me with information for Mumbai western suburbs

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dear parents, go on Google and search in your area ...  Read More

My son is 22 months old still he is not talking even a word,from 7 th month no eye contact no naming response but physically he reached his milestones.later came to know tat we had given mobile to him tats the reason his milestones delayed.now don't know what to do shall I put him occupational therapy? Is it affect his future or any chances there t

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it is important to meet the doctor to get the child examined. milestones assessment of the child needs to be done which will tell whether the child is having any development delay or not. the child wi ...  Read More

Respected Doctor's My baby boy turned 9 months old. What are the milestones at this stage. Thanking you in anticipation.

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At 9 months baby must start waving Bye Bye Can stand with support Can take finger foods Babbles and use gestures Can crawl ...  Read More

My baby girl birth weight is 2.8kg..now she is 5 mnths 10 days old.. She weighs 5.6 kgs.. Everybody says she is lean.. She is on combined breastfeeding since last 2 mnths, mostly formula milk being larger quantity.. What kind of fud i can start and how many times a day? She rolled over at 3 mnths 21 days.. Now a days she starting pushing herself ba

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Hi.. weight is good.. baby can’t crawl at age of 5 months.. first she will learn to seat and then crawling.. if she is rolling over then no need to worry ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months old. she does not grab toys or things. even if i give her in hand she will hold for 1 min hardly. Is this normal behaviour? she pushes objects with legs tries to go forwrd while on tummy she talks alot makes cooing sounds. does good eye contact

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Not all milestones will be age appropriate. Grasping with hand occurs only after 6 months. At 5 months she will be reaching out to hold objects with one or both hands but may not hold them. Her other ...  Read More

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