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Baby not responding to his name
My son completed 1.5 years. But he is not responding to his name, and not yet started walking independently. Other than that he makes eye contact, plays will all toys, arrange ring toys correctly, put some shapes sorter correctly. Understands, water, train, come, cow, dog, and few more. And blabbers . Says amma only clearly. We are deeply worried and has cut screentime completely for the past 15 days. Earlier he used to watch miss rachel lot. Is this normal or need assessment?
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Definately this is due to screen time
Once you check hearing screening test also
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Hello mam,
1) u did right by cut down screen time completely
2) Motor milestones- delayed if he has not started walking
3) Speech - also delayed
4) hearing sounds normal from your description
5) u need to take seriously this issue to focus on child at this early stage , on his development
6) need to take detailed history of child & look of child
7) when he started sitting & standing ??
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Plz consult a doctor
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Plz look closely if it is speech problem or motor or both , in both cases approach will be different
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Hello, I understand your concern
It’s good that your child makes eye contact, plays meaningfully, and understands simple words — these are encouraging signs. However, since he’s not yet walking independently and not consistently responding to his name, we should do a developmental check to be sure everything is on track.
Possible reasons:
Mild speech or hearing delay
Screen-time effect
Late motor milestone — some normal variation, but needs monitoring
Rarely, global developmental delay or early autism spectrum features
Next Steps
Hearing test (BERA or OAE) — to rule out hearing loss
Developmental screening (using tools like ASQ or M-CHAT)
Encourage stimulation at home: Talk, sing, read simple picture books daily, Play interactive games (“Peek-a-boo”, “Where’s mama?”)
Encourage imitation and turn-taking
Avoid screen time completely for now
Encourage gross motor skills — hold hands and help walk, use push toys, allow floor play barefoot
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Reassess development after 4–6 weeks of active play and stimulation. If no improvement in response to name or speech, refer to Developmental Pediatrician / Early Intervention Centre
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If his development milestones earlier like head holding sitting standing on time then perhaps this is due to mobile usage. I recommend to stop it completely and make sure you speak one language at home and with him to prevent language confusion. Also would be good idea to take him to the park to play with other children. Overall I am not overtly worried
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Let him Mix with other children
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Needs a detailed in person evaluation
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Dr. Jyothi
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Hyderabad
Needs assessment in person
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