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Baby not putting toys in mouth
Hi doc my baby is 8.5 months old still she is not able to roll from tummy to back ,sometimes she did but most of the time not and not putting toys , food anything with her hand in mouth she starts playing only she puts her fingers . Kindly tell what to do?
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Normally, by 6 months, most babies roll both ways and explore objects with their mouth. Delay in these may indicate developmental lag, often mild, but sometimes may suggest neuromotor or sensory issues.
Check if there was any delay in these milestones: Head control, Social smile, Eye contact, Response to sound, Sitting with support, Any stiffness or floppiness
Early therapy can help children catch up significantly. We’ll assess thoroughly and support your child with appropriate therapy.
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Tummy time (supervised) daily
Encourage reaching, rolling, mouthing with toys
Use bright-colored and sound-producing toys to encourage interaction
Allow floor time over restrictive equipment (e.g., walkers)
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Your child will need a detailed clinical examination, developmental screening, certain investigations (MRI brain, thyroid, vision and hearing assessment) and referral to specialist (Pediatric neurologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist)
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At 8.5 months, most babies start exploring by rolling and putting toys in their mouth. Since your baby is not doing these things yet, we want to check if her motor and sensory development is happening normally. This doesn’t always mean a serious problem, but it’s better to assess early.
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I’ll recommend a developmental screening and, if needed, a visit to a pediatric neurologist or physiotherapist.
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The earlier we intervene, the better the outcomes if any support is needed
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Dr. Jyoti Yadav
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Visit pediatrician complete developmental assessment is required.
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
We will like to see what are other milestones achieved. How well is able to do when on the tummy? Can she pull herself up to a sitting position? Can she sit unsupported for sometime? How about stranger anxiety? If you give food, does she ‘rake’ food towards herself? How about mama and bababa sounds?
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The development milestones need to be evaluated in detail in conjunction with growth milestones and birth history
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Often a part of milestone does not follow a usual pattern and variations are always there. To catch a developmental delay is very important to seek proper intervention and support and it is better to rally with an overall picture and achievement
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Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
Your baby has to be seen for overall developmental milestones, so please connect with me or your paediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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