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The following may be signs of developmental delays. If your baby shows these signs during the first six months, notify your pediatrician.
Gross Motor and Sensory- Limbs and trunk feel floppy and excessively loose
- Arms and legs are stiff when moved during dressing and changing
- Moves arms and legs in only a limited way
- Has trouble rolling from back to stomach and stomach to back
- Cannot sit with support
- Has continued dominance of involuntary reflex movements
- Does not push down legs when feet are placed on a surface
- Has trouble soothing self or maintaining a calm state
- Has trouble being comforted when held
Fine Motor and Vision- Does not notice hands
- Eyes cross or turn out
- Has limited ability to reach and grasp for objects
- Has dominant movement on one side only
- Does not often bring hands or objects to mouth
- Experiences constant tearing or eye drainage
Language and Speech- Does not attempt to imitate sounds
- Babbles in a limited way or not at all
- Does not respond to loud noises
- Does not smile or laugh
- Does not turn head or respond to sounds
Cognitive, or Social and Emotional- Shows minimal affection towards caregivers; refuses to cuddle
- Does not smile or laugh
- Does not enjoy being around people
Daily Routines- Has trouble soothing self or maintaining a calm state
- Breathes heavily, snores, or has trouble breathing, which interferes with sleep
- Is distressed with routines of dressing, diapering, and bathing
- Continues to feed slowly
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