Normal Baby Development - When To Worry And Not

Find answers to the most common questions on normal baby development. "My baby won't roll over, sit up, crawl, walk talk, increase in weight..."

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If you read just about any book about a baby's first year, you'll find all relevant development milestones that they are expected to pass and when. While this is good, since comparing with average may help you spot a problem early on, it is also very important to realize that reaching milestones is not a competition and most delays or different paths are not a problem at all.

Your baby might be slow with sitting up, but early with communicating. If you go to regular health check-ups with your baby and the nurse or pediatrician is not worried, then most likely you can relax too. But of course, sometimes something isn't completely right and a baby may need extra support.

By browsing the questions and answers below, you'll find out what's normal and not as well as get many tips on how to help stimulating your baby's development. You can also check out our baby development month by month guide here.

If you are in a hurry, simply use the search box below to find the questions dealing with your baby's particular problems. OR, find answers to questions you didn't even know that you had by simply browsing all the Q&As below. Either way, I hope you will find help around here, because that is what we are here for.

You can ask questions or offer your help by posting comments at each question below, but if you don't find your answer, you'll have to go to our Facebook page to ask new questions and we will try our best to give your questions full attention there.

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Baby Development Questions Asked - And Answered

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7 Month Cries When I Change Her Diaper 
My 7 month old just started this crying thing when I lay her down to change her diaper. She used to be the best baby ever. She was always so happy and …

7 Month Crying A Lot When Seeing New Faces 
My baby is 7 months old. He is very scared when going to new places and crying a lot when seeing new faces . I just want to know how I can settle him. …

Why Is Baby Grabbing Private Parts? 
My 12month old keeps grabbing/scratching at her vagina all the time; before just at a diaper change but now she is trying to do it any chance she can get …

15 Month Old Not Yet Laughing, Walking Or Talking 
My baby (well I guess Toddler is the right word) will be 15 months old in 9 days and she is still not laughing . She smiles all the time and babbles away …

10 Month Old Isn't Talking Or Gesturing 
I stayed home with my son until he was 4 months before putting him into daycare. I couldn't bare it, so I became a full time stay at home mommy when …

4 1/2 Month Old Seems So Angry  
My 4 1/2 month old daughter seems so angry when she doesn't get what she wants . She grabs for toys and when she can't reach them she gets mad and almost …

1 Year 3 Month Baby Can't Talk Or Walk? 
I have a 1 year 3 month old son and he cannot walk or talk . He can talk but not to us only when he is on his own and then its more like baby noise's …

Hits Herself In The Head When She's Tired 
Question: Is it normal for a baby to hit themselves in the head repeatedly when they are tired? Is this something I should be concerned about? The …

10 Month Wants Carried All The Time 
What can I do; my 10 month old baby wants to be carried all the time and I just can't do it . If I put him down he cries and never stops until I …

Diaper Change Nightmare 
Our granddaughter is almost 1 years old. When we lay her down to try and change her diaper she screams like someone is killing her and she can't catch …

11 Month Old Daughter Bends Toes Down To Walk 
My daughter when she's in her walker, bends her toes down where her toes touch the bottom of her foot to walk but its only the right foot.... I am worried …

Baby Hits Head  
My baby is 14 months old, soon to be 15 months, and he continually slaps himself on the side of his head . What could this be? Could he be sick? Lori …

9 Month Old Twin Acting Scared Of Dad 
Today one of my 9 month old twins suddenly started acting scared of his father ... He was fine just 10 minutes before. They were playing with a music …

10 Months Old No Teeth And Refuses To Say Mama 
Is it normal for my 10 months olddaughter to only say dad,dadda,daddy,and shake her head NO profusely when asked to say mama? It hurts my feelings. …

Is My Baby Normal If Not Talking At 21 Months Old? 
My son has not been trying to say any words, not even mama. Is this abnormal? He's 21 months old. I am really worried that something is wrong with him, …

Why Do Babies Hit Themselves 
Question: Why do babies hit themselves? My 6 month old baby girl hits herself... Started hitting chest and now she hits her mouth and head. I need to …

No Teeth 11 Months Old 
My son is 11 months old and has no teeth yet. Is this normal or something I should worry about? Baby Help Line: Teeth Coming Late For Baby …

7 Month Old Very Sensitive To Loud Sounds 
Question: My baby is 7 months old and has always been so sensitive to loud noise . When we go to church clapping scares him to death or even someone …

5 Month Old Suddenly Having A Hard Time Propping Self Up On Stomach 
We were on vacation and my son didn't have much tummy time. He also saw the chiropractor when we got back and now doesn't seem strong enough to prop …

5 Months Old In Walker 
Is it healthy for my 5 months old baby to sit and run around on her walker??? She really loves it and since she is quite a wild kid it helps keeping her …

Socializing When 3 Months Old 
My 3 month old cries every time someone outside of our immediate family wants to hold her, or when someone new comes over. We take her out every day …

Baby Hitting Himself - Why? 
We are concerned about our 10 month old boy who recently started hitting himself on his head . It seems he does this when he gets excited. Our son would …

I'm Concerned - Baby Rolling Eyes And Tantrums 
Hi! My nephew, who is 21 months now is still not talking at all, he also recently has started to roll his eyes and has terrible temper tantrums . …

Baby Hits Her Head Repeatively 
My 12 month old daughter will slap her head repetitively and when we try to stop her, she just continues to keep doing it. We try to tell her no and …

Baby Crying Without Tears 
"My baby cries but no tears appear; what is wrong? Is something wrong with his eyes? They don't seem unusual in anyways, but it can't be normal for …

Baby Drooling 
My bb boy started drooling in his 3rd mth and I worry that it is due to the viral meningitis he had when he was 7 weeks old. He is now 5.5 mths,and still …

At What Age Does a Baby Learn to Click/Snap her Fingers? 
This is a silly question, but my baby is only just turned 8 months old and already clicks her fingers IN TIME to music!! Do you know the average or …

What are the Problems of a Baby Born 4 Months Early? 
My baby was born 4 months early and I want to know if she is going to have any problems while growing up? Baby Help Line: Complications When …

3 Month Old Hates Tummy Time 
Question: My 3 month old cries immediately whenever I put him on his tummy for the required "tummy time" of 20 minutes each day. He's holding …

Baby is Rolling Eyes 
My 6 month old son just started rolling his eyes up in the back of his head yesterday . It looks scary and I don't know if something is wrong. I have …

Never Smiles, Laughs or Cries 
Our baby Mia is 1 year old now and the joy of our lives. She has epilepsy which is causing some development delays and luckily it's fairly under control …

Social Interaction For 6 Month Old 
Hi, At what age should I encourage social interaction with other babies. So far, we haven't really been to any activities or anything like that. My …

Rocking Back And Forth 2 Year Old 
My grandson who is 2years old always rocks back and forth in every chair that he sits in, no matter what he is doing, eating, watching tv etc. What is …

My 15 month old only says 2 or 3 words is this normal? 
My daughter is 15 months old and only says a couple of words. She does jabber some and she also still takes a pacifier. She also has an older brother …

Baby Screaming At Strangers 
My baby screams loudly every time some stranger looks at him. Is there something wrong with my baby? It doesn't seem normal to be so scared so easily. …

Baby Not Rolling Over 
My baby is 7 1/2 months old, but still now he is not completely rolling on his tummy , he only roll half side but not on his tummy to back. What should …

Is Baby Just Overly Sensitive? 
My 5 month old son has suddenly become very sensitive over new sounds and people. He screams like he is in pain and does not settle down. Every time …

3 Year Daughter Doesn't Want To Stay At Home 
My 3 year old daughter cries every time we come back home. She wants to stay out all day, I am a stay home mom and we don't go out frequently and I understand …

Baby Touches Genital Area - Normal? 
Our Baby is seven months old and it seems that he likes to kick his leg in such a way that he rubs his genital area . He doesn't do it all the time but …

4 Month Old Labeled "Small" 
My baby is skinny and people comment on it all the time. He is my third son and he was my greatest success in terms of nursing — 100% for nearly 4 months. …

Why Won't My Baby Laugh? 
My baby is almost 10 months old and I can count on one hand how many times she has laughed out loud. Why won't she laugh????? I am very worried …



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