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He's so far behind!
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It just seems to me that Kian is really far behind in terms of development than other babies his age. He's 7 months on the 29th. He's not saying any words yet (apart from I think he said 'hiya' to me about 2wks ago, not 100% though, and oh also thinks he's said dada but he's not said either since!), he's not attempting to crawl or bumshuffle, he can sit up quite well though, and although he can move the walker when he's in it, he chooses not to! Do you think he is just a lazy baby or do you think he's behind? HV came the other day for 6-8 month check and said if he doesnt start saying a 'double-babble' word in the next 2 wks, he has to go for hearing test, surely that means he SHOULD be saying it by now? I've tried encouraging him but no luck! xx
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If you are concerned just keep practicing things with him- spend a few mins each day going over and over ma ma, da da, ba ba- you probably do this anyway!!
I wouldn't listen to what others say and especially not my HV. They are only going by what they are told. All children are different and develop at different rates.
Relax and just enjoy him!!
If a toy goes out of reach, he would rather leave it and have no toy if it means he has to move!! He's standing against the sofa really well now but he can't pull himself up.
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