Seven month old baby has developmental delay

Many people say that children change every day and grow up very fast. However, some parents find that their children develop very slowly when they are about seven months old, and it seems that they have not grown much, which makes them very worried. The growth and development of a baby is a long process. Because of differences in individuals, the degree of development will always be different. First of all, parents must determine whether the child has any symptoms. If the child is affected by the disease, they should seek medical attention in time. Otherwise, there is no need to worry too much and just increase some nutrition appropriately. The following is a detailed introduction to this aspect.

What are the symptoms of developmental delay in 7-month-old babies?

1. There is a big difference in physical development between the child and his peers

Every child develops at a different rate, some faster and some slower. If a child is only one or two children shorter than his or her peers, it doesn't matter.

However, if you find that your child's height, weight, head circumference, etc. are all 2 standards lower than the average of his peers, you must pay attention! This means that the child is physically retarded, too thin, and develops slower than normal children. At this time, it is necessary to further examine the child's brain nerves and endocrine system to understand the specific cause.

2. Slow motor development

It does not require the baby to be able to perform certain movements, but that he should be able to perform basic movements after reaching a certain age.

The development of babies' gross motor skills under one year old can be roughly summarized as "lift at the age of two, flip at the age of four, sit at the age of six, roll at the age of seven, crawl at the age of eight, and walk at the age of one year".

Generally speaking, babies can lift their heads after 2 months, start learning to roll over at 4 months, and can slowly sit up by themselves at 6 months.

They start to learn to roll over at seven months, crawl at eight months, and can start to walk slowly after one year old.

This is the basic law of a baby's motor development. Since each baby's development time is different, there is no need to worry as long as it does not deviate too far from the basic standard.

But if the mother finds that the baby's hands are still clenched into fists and difficult to open at four months old, then she should pay attention.

What are the reasons for developmental delay in 7-month-old babies?

1. Maternal influence. The growth and development of the fetus in the mother's body is affected by many factors, including the mother's growth environment, emotions, nutrition, and disease. If the mother is malnourished, it may cause miscarriage, premature birth, and delayed physical and brain development of the fetus. If the pregnant mother becomes ill in early pregnancy, it can directly cause fetal malformation.

2. Organ or nerve damage. If your baby has a speech delay, it may be due to hearing loss or problems with the throat, nose, or mouth. If it is a "communication intention" disorder, it may be related to problems in the central nervous system.

The above is some content that the editor introduced to you about the developmental delay of seven-month-old babies. I hope it will be helpful to you. In addition, the causes of baby's developmental delay include genetic factors, endocrine problems, etc. The editor recommends that pregnant mothers develop healthy living habits and maintain a good mood during pregnancy.