Warning Signs For Your Baby

I read once in an article about alarming behaviors that your baby might display. It is advise that you contact your physician if your baby is displaying the following alarming behaviors.

BY 3 MONTHS:

• Does not seem to respond to loud noises
• Does not smile at people
• Begins babbling, but does not try to imitate any of your sounds
• Crosses eyes most of the time
• Does not pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
  
• Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he once had.

BY 7 MONTHS:

• Refuses to cuddle
• Shows no affection for his caregiver
• Doesn't seem to enjoy being around people
• Does not turn head to locate sounds
• Seems impossible to comfort at night
• Does not smile on his own
• Does not laugh or make squealing sounds
• Does not actively reach for objects
• Does not follow object with both eyes at near and far ranges
• Does not try to attract attention through actions
• Shows no interest in games of peek a boo
• Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he once had

BY 12 MONTHS:

• Does not play with toys or caregivers
• Does not vocalize to meet needs
• Does not search for objects that are hidden while he watches
• Say no single words ("mama" or "dada")
• Does not learn to use gestures, such as waving or shaking head
• Does not point to objects or pictures
• Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he once had.