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Baby girl is not making sounds lik befor
My baby girl (5 months old) is not speaking or making sounds as earlier. She was laughing more making sounds more before a week. But, nowadays she is playing more, playing with fingers more (like counting). But not smiling or making sounds (like singing ) earlier.
Is this normal in baby's growth or should we go to hospital
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It is quite normal with the development. Show bright coloured toys and play with the kid. You don’t have to worry about what the kid’s behaviour.
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This is a common observation that babies when mobile become more busy with toys and cry less.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required
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Since she is spending more time with toys or more engaged, she is speaking less. Wait for few more months. If this continues, Child needs to be examined thoroughly.
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