What are red flags in child development?

Can't support head (by 3 months) Doesn't babble or try to imitate sounds (by 4 months) Doesn't bring objects to mouth (by 4 months) Doesn't push down with legs when feet are on firm surface (by 4 months)

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01 of 06 Birth to 4 months jelly/Pixabay Babies change and grow a lot during their first few months of life. The average newborn gains 5 to 7 ounces a week. They also grow 1/2 inch to 1 inch each month. In short, your baby is getting bigger before your eyes. They are also developing new skills. But if your little one has trouble with any of the following, it could be a sign that something is wrong: While babies may cross their eyes often in the first month or two, flag with your pediatrician if your baby has trouble moving their eyes or is crossing them most of the time

Doesn't respond to loud noises

Doesn't notice own hands (by 2 months)

Doesn't follow moving objects with eyes (by 3 months)

Doesn't grasp objects (by 3 months)

Doesn't smile at people (by 3 months)

Can't support head (by 3 months)

Doesn't babble or try to imitate sounds (by 4 months)

Doesn't bring objects to mouth (by 4 months)

Doesn't push down with legs when feet are on firm surface (by 4 months) RELATED: 12 Kids' Symptoms You Should Never Ignore 02 of 06 By 7 Months As your baby continues to grow, so too will their skills. Many 5-, 6-, and 7-month-olds roll, smile, and laugh. They grab toys frequently—and put objects in their mouth—and they babble and squeal. Their world expands each and every day. And while your baby may not have hit all of these milestones, at least not yet, the following could be a sign something is amiss: Seems very stiff, with tight muscles

Seems very floppy, like a rag doll

Head still flops back when body is pulled to a sitting position

Reaches with only one hand

Refuses to cuddle

Shows no affection for the person who cares for him

Persistent tearing, eye drainage, or sensitivity to light

Difficulty getting objects to mouth

Doesn't roll over in either direction (by 5 months)

Can't sit with help (by 6 months)

Doesn't laugh or make squealing sounds (by 6 months) RELATED: 5 Ways to Boost Your Baby's Brainpower 03 of 06 By 1 Year CATHARINE DELAHAYE/GETTY By your child's first birthday, they've probably changed a lot—physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Developmental milestones are things most (75 percent) of children can do by a certain age. But if you have any concerns and/or if your child is exhibiting any of the following behaviors, you may want to speak to their pediatrician: Doesn't crawl or scoot, or drags one side of body while crawling

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Can't stand when supported

Doesn't search for objects that they see being hidden

Doesn't say mama or dada—or any other single words

Doesn't use gestures, such as shaking head "no"

Doesn't point to objects or pictures

Can't walk (by 18 months)

Doesn't walk heel-toe within a few months of walking RELATED: Baby Talking Timeline: A Month-By-Month Guide to Speech Development 04 of 06 By 2 Years Kasman/pixabay Ah, toddlerhood. There's nothing quite like it. Most 2-year-olds crawl, walk, and talk. They are also balls of energy—running, jumping, and simply going 100 miles a minute. But if your child is struggling physically, socially, or emotionally, you may want to speak to an early intervention expert. These are some signs that something could be wrong: Doesn't speak at least 15 words

Doesn't use two-word sentences

Doesn't imitate actions or words

Doesn't follow simple instructions

Can't push a wheeled toy RELATED: The CDC Updated Their Developmental Milestones for Kids—Here's What Parents Need to Know 05 of 06 By 3 Years Getty Images. Can you believe your baby is 3? Thirty-six months have passed since your wee one was born. But if your toddler is having difficulty with any of these things, you may want to speak with their doctor and/or pediatrician: Frequently falls or has difficulty with stairs

Drools persistently or speaks unclearly

Can't build a tower of more than four blocks

Has trouble manipulating small objects

Can't copy a circle

Can't communicate in short phrases

Doesn't engage in pretend play

Doesn't understand simple instructions

Shows no interest in other children

Makes poor eye contact

Has little interest in toys RELATED: Go-To Learning Toys That Aid in Toddler Development

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