It is not difficult to recognize the baby's new advances such as being able to laugh, eh, flipping, crawling ... But the signs of slow growth are somewhat "quiet" and they are often overlooked. Here are some indicators of growth retardation to help mothers better monitor their baby's health
For babies under 6 months
Mom remember to carefully monitor and send your child to the clinic or hospital to check if the baby has the following signs:
Your eyes don't move well, or stick to the same spot most of the day
-Do not startle or show attention when there is noise or sounds around
-Baby more than 2 months does not pay attention to his hands
- 3-month-old babies don't follow moving objects
-Baby did not reach for 3 months
- Baby for 3 months but can't raise her head
-Baby can not smile 3 months when people around ask questions
-Baby for 4 months has not been happy or trying to imitate the surrounding sounds
-Baby has not been able to put objects in her mouth for 4 months
-Baby 4 months without knowing how to step, strong feet when standing on hard surfaces like wooden tables, floors ...
-Baby 5 months without knowing how to turn
The development of the baby from 3 to 6 months old This is the time when parents and babies tighten the bond of love. During these three months, the baby only focuses on "not eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating". Babies also respond more positively to their parents. Gradually, you will easily recognize the "streaks": what your baby likes, what he hates, he likes to eat, sleep ...
When the baby is more than 6 months old
The limbs are too rigid or the body is too soft
-Head still leans back after being pulled up
-With one-handed object
-Don't know how to hug
-The baby has constant tears or eyes that are always blocked, or too sensitive to light
-Baby 6 months but can not sit with adult help
-Don't laugh or scream
When the baby was 1 year old
-Do not know how to crawl or keep balance on one side of the body while crawling
- Can't stand with help from an adult
-Do not look for objects when your baby finds them hidden
- Children who are slow to speak , do not speak a single word
-Do not know how to express by gestures such as shaking his head, nodding
-Do not know, point to the object
- Can't go when it's 18 months
- Can not step sequentially 2 feet when the baby has been walking for several months
Use a toddler's walker early, with disadvantages, disadvantages. Using a walker for the reasons of the walker can adversely affect the baby's development as well as put the baby at risk of deformity of his leg bone.
For children 2 years old
-Do not say at least 15 words
-Do not use short sentences
-Do not imitate actions or words
-Do not follow simple instructions
-Do not know how to push toys with wheels
For babies over 3 years old
Frequently falling or having difficulty climbing stairs
-Continuous saliva flow
Difficulty pronunciation
- Cannot operate when using small objects
-Baby does not participate in games of pretending to be other people such as being a singer, trader ...
- Show no interest in other babies around
-No eye contact
- Not interested in toys
When you suspect that the baby has signs of developmental delay, the mother should take the child to specialized facilities to check, make accurate conclusions and take timely measures. On the other hand, you should not worry, lose your temper because sometimes the baby only has a rhythm error in some skills but still develops normally. Mom needs to listen to the specialists to be sure of the baby's condition!
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