Notify your pediatrician of developmental delays if:
- By 1 month:
- Feeds slowly
- Does not blink when shown a bright light
- Has little amount of movement or stiffness of arms and legs
- Has a floppy tone
- The lower jaw trembles constantly, even when not crying or excited
- Does not respond to loud sounds
- By 2 months:
- Feels floppy
- Overextends back and neck
- Does not respond to loud sounds
- By 3 months:
- Does not notice hands
- Cannot support head well
- Pushes back with head
- Does not follow moving objects with eyes
- Crosses eyes most of the time (Occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in the first months)
- Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions
- Does not grasp and hold objects
- Keeps hands fisted
- Stiffens, crosses or “scissors” legs when picked up
- Has little or no movement of legs
- Does not pay attention to new faces
- Seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
- Does not smile at the sound of your voice
- Does not smile at people
