DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
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it isn’t anything serious. Don’t worry if your baby develops these things at different times.
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mom and dad should panic and be worried!
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something is wrong with your baby. Call the doctor right away!
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they are off track.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ask For a Referral If you or the doctor thinks there might be a delay, ask the doctor for a referral to a specialist who can do a more in-depth evaluation of your child. Doctors your child might be referred to include: Developmental pediatricians.
Detailed explanation-2: -Talk to your health visitor or GP if: They aren’t holding their head up by 3-4 months. They aren’t sitting up on their own at 10 months. They don’t use both legs or arms and by 12 months don’t like supporting their own weight. They seem way behind other babies of the same age in milestones.
Detailed explanation-3: -Talk to your baby’s health care provider if you notice any of these red flags: Trouble feeding. Doesn’t react to loud sounds. Doesn’t follow moving objects with the eyes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Recent brain research indicates that birth to age three are the most important years in a child’s development. Here are some tips to consider during your child’s early years: Be warm, loving, and responsive.