I just dont know what to do because my baby is 8 months old he don't grab things with his hands
he dont roll over or sit up on his own when i put him on his belly he dont try to push up or nothing. and the back of his head is kinda of flat its not from laying him on his back.
Thank you all for your advise the pediatrician said he dont know what to think yet, because when rainen was born the docters said he might have a syndrom that he was deformed that he would have a club foot but his foot was fine i got a chromosome check to look for any signs of syndroms and it came back normal and the genetic docter said he didnt look deformed. he dose have problems with his kidney and his testicals have not droped but we just recently got that fixed. so are pediatrician does not know what to think yet. but he does try alot to sit up the docter did say that he just needs to build mucsels in his stomech but for some reason the way he smiles at me and look at me or at anything it seem like he is aware of things. i just hope he well be fine. sorry for the spelling
oh and next week i got him an appointment for physcal therapy.
have him evaluated by a doc. If your doc doesn't seem to think these things are a big deal then I would get a second opinion from a pediatric specialist. I don't mean to scare you, but I think that by posting this here, you have already figured out that this isn't really normal.
First off, you are doing a good job to give your sweet boy some tummy time and do what is best for him. You are following your motherly instincts to try to find out about this. It is good that you are aware of where your son is at, developmentally speaking. What does his pediatrician think? Here is some info about milestones: (keep in mind it is general, some kids meet them a little early, some a little late)
I'M 3 MONTHS OLD, I
turn toward bright colors and lights
follow moving toys or faces with my eyes
recognize or know the bottle or breast
respond to loud or new sounds
reach for and grasp toys or hair
wiggle and kick my legs and arms
lift my head and shoulders up while on stomach
smile back at parents or other family members
make sounds, like gurgling, cooing or babbling
I'M 6 MONTHS OLD, I...
turn toward voices
reach for toys and pick them up
roll over front-to-back and back-to-front
play with my toes
help hold bottle during feedings, if bottle fed
know faces of family members
babble, squeal, and repeat vowel sounds, like ooh, -ae, -e
sit by leaning on my hand
I'M 9 MONTHS OLD, I...
copy sounds or gestures
reach for crumbs or other small things with my thumb and fingers
move toys from one hand to the other hand
I straighten my arms to support myself when I'm on my stomach
understand the word "No"
The changes babies and toddlers go through are made up of different skills, like walking and talking. These skills, or developmental milestones, usually happen by certain ages. Although each child is unique and develops at his or her own pace, watching to see when a child reaches these milestones can help a parent know how their child is developing.
If there are concerns about how a child is growing and learning, consult with the child’s doctor or contact the DARS Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECI) by calling the DARS Inquiries Line at 1-800-628-5115.(The information above was copied from the DARS website: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/resources/developmentmil...)
As a mother of 2 small children, and a teacher of children with special needs, my best advice would be to take action as soon as possible to make sure everything is ok. If your pediatrician is not concerned, or you call the number above and they say everything sounds normal, no sweat...If they are concerned as well, you can get some help for your little guy early on (that is best). Keep following your motherly instincts and loving that baby boy!
If you have more questions, feel free to send me a personal message.
L.
Your baby can sense your distress, so please relax, and as others have written, babies grow, respond, react, grab, etc., at different ages. A trip to the doctor's office should be your next step, but please keep in mind that your baby is probably just moving at his own pace. Good luck, and May God Bless, Tico&Taco
Have you spoken to his doctor about these concerns? They can recommend intervention services in your area.
W.,
Definitely check into the early childhood intervention. It's free.
Victoria
Have you brought this up to the doc???? Call his doc and explain what is going on, keep in mind babies to learn at diffrent paces and only your doc (upon examination) can tell you whats up! Don't think anything bad just call the doc asap!
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Have you brought this up to the doc???? Call his doc and explain what is going on, keep in mind babies to learn at diffrent paces and only your doc (upon examination) can tell you whats up! Don't think anything bad just call the doc asap!
Hi W.,
My son did the same thing. Whenver I put him on his tummy he would instantly roll back over on his back. I was having breast feeding issues and I went to see a cranial sacral therapist/pt and she worked on my son and he rolled over on the table. She said he had a rib slightly out and that it probably hurt him when he was on his tummy. After this he started moving around. You should also talk to your pediatrician about this as well. Good luck!
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Hi W.,
My son did the same thing. Whenver I put him on his tummy he would instantly roll back over on his back. I was having breast feeding issues and I went to see a cranial sacral therapist/pt and she worked on my son and he rolled over on the table. She said he had a rib slightly out and that it probably hurt him when he was on his tummy. After this he started moving around. You should also talk to your pediatrician about this as well. Good luck!
Babies develop at different rates. Grabbing things is a natural reflex, so there's some concern there. However, I would be very concerned that he's not rolling over or sitting up, since most babies master this by 6 months. When was his last check up? You should definitely discuss these concerns with his peditrician.
What does the doctor say? Kids develop differently, but I'd would see what doctor has to say
It is good that you are asking for advice. Please tell your doctor you are concerned. Do you have family members that you can talk to? What about your mom, dad, grandma, aunts, sisters or brothers or friends. They would be able to tell you if they think he needs an evaluation. It doesn't hurt anything to get him checked out. If you are on a program like WIC they will give the baby a regular check up.
My son is 10 months and was not crawling until about a week ago and there were a few other concerns like fine motor skills(waving and clapping). Our doc recommended an evaluation by an occupational therapist. I was nervous but she was great. She thought that he just needed to strengthen his tummy muscles and shoulder muscles. For babies is is more like play and the therapists really know what they are doing. Also better to start with some type of intervention early as possible.
My recommendation is to GO or CALL the Doctor. Your Doc can do an evaluation and then make recommendations. Go with your mommy instinct and talk to the doctor about your worries
Go see your pediatrician and let them know of your concerns. They can do a neurological exam. You can put him on his stomach on a blanket and play with him, helping him develop upper body strength and curiosity with his toys, etc. Play patty-cake with him. Does he grab your fingers? Sitting up on their own is a major accomplishment, but if he's not able to roll or push, sitting up will be difficult. There could be a gross motor skill delay, so it's important to have a thorough check up. How was his progress at 2, 4 and 6 mo check-ups? Did your doctor notice or ask about his activities then? Was he grabbing at things at those various intervals?
Again, go see you doctor. I wish you all well, with lots of happy, healthy days ahead!!
If you are that concerned, I would seek professional advice but keep in mind that kids develop at their own speed sometimes. My son was a week older than my friend's son, and her son was crawling, sitting up, and everything else. He did everything before my son did. They play together alot now and are both very active, my son moreso that he is now.
Get it checked out, see if there needs to be some intervention, and if not, just keep trying to teach him those things and remember that they develop at different stages from other children. The norm is not the norm sometimes anymore.
If you want him to do push ups and start reaching for things, put him on his belly most of the time.
The rest of the items you need to check with the doctor on your next visit.
My son was late in sitting and rolling over too, but he did it in his own time--so will your son.
It is never a bad idea to get a doctors opinion....but i watch a little boy who has been the same way. Just very cautious and unmotivated to move on his own. He didn't really do any of that until around 12-13 months! He didn't start crawling until like 15 months and didn't walk until 17 months. Nothing was wrong with him, doctors said he just has a very timid/cautious personality. Plus he is very chubby as a result of not moving, and I think that didn't help either! But give your baby some time, he will do it when he's ready!
i would highly recommend making an appt w/ early intervention. they can come meet with you and evaluate your child. it's free to meet with them and they can come to your house. they're very nice and explain your options. and they have reduced rates/help w/ cost if you cant afford it, or accept insurance if you need/ decide to have any treatment.
my son wouldnt sit up and kept throwing his head back all the time. we only had treatment for two months and i decided to stop b/c he was so much better. some people have treatment for much longer if they have something more serious. it helped a ton- they showed me how to help my baby and did little things with my son to learn to sit. he was totally back on track a few months later.
there are a number of places that offer Early Intervention, below is the one i went to. i see someone below gave the EI phone number below. btw, it is not just for disabled kids, many of the kids just need a little help in one area but dont have a permanent disability. it is also great for kids that do have a permanent disability. i really recommend this program, it can make a huge difference to a baby's development to get treatment early on when it makes the most difference.
