Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Health consultation for 5month old baby
My son is 4 months 20 days old..he never makes eye contact when held or during breastfeeding.But will make occasional eye contact while lying on bed.He occasionally responds to my voice and turns in direction of sound.but if he is playing with some toy he does not look towards other toy or sound.He has not started cooing or babbling also. When he was 2 months old he started cooing but has stopped since 3.5 months of age..He smiles and also follows objects and grabs toys..is this normal??is there a developmental delay or any underlying issue??should I wait or is there some problem?when can I expect him to start making sounds?pls guide
Answers (5)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
As we need to assess physically for evaluation and management. Kindly consult a paediatrician in person.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+165
Dr. Chandrasekar Vamisetty
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need to worry, its normal for now . But make a close monitoring upto 1 year for other milestones like sitting and standing, walking .
Health Tips
spend more time playing with ur child
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Snehal Patil
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Babies start to babble at 3-4 months of age.
The baby needs to be assessed in person by a pediatrician.
Next Steps
Please visit your pediatrician the earliest to rule out any underlying issue.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
No need to worry
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Cooing, smile and playing toy is normal.
But not having eye contact is a serious issue.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.