The following may be signs of developmental delays. If your baby shows these signs from age six to twelve months, notify your pediatrician.

• Has weakness on one side when moving; for example, pulls on one side only when crawling or walking along furniture
• Has stiff, tight, or floppy muscles
• Does not sit without support

• Does not crawl on belly or progress to hands and knees
• Does not bring objects to mouth often
• Does not bear weight on legs with supported standing or through arms with crawling
• Prefers one position only such as only sitting or standing
• Has trouble transitioning to solid foods
• Has trouble with new objects or experiences

• Squints; experiences light sensitivity
• Has consistent tearing or eye drainage
• Eyes increasingly cross after three months of age; or one eye consistently turns out
• Has trouble with moving eyes in all directions
• Does not follow near and far objects with both eyes

• Shows minimal affection towards the caregiver; refuses to cuddle
• Does not seem to enjoy being around people
• Does not attempt to attract attention of others

• Does not point to objects
• Does not search for hidden objects
• Does not use gestures, such as shaking the head or waving

• Does not babble
• Does not respond to sounds
• Does not use gestures, such as shaking the head or waving
• Does not have any single words

• Has a lot of trouble being comforted at night
• Shows little enjoyment around other people
• Does not attempt to attract attention of others
• Does not laugh
• Has trouble with new objects or experiences
• Does not take turns with sounds, smiles, or facial expressions

• Has trouble feeding self
• Has trouble making the transition to solid foods
• Drools excessively
• Does not bring objects to mouth often

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