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10-month-old not crawling — when did your baby start moving?
She's rolling everywhere and sits unsupported but no crawling motion at all. Pediatrician isn't worried (she's on track for everything else) but every other baby in our playgroup is zooming around. Di…
11 months not crawling - should I be worried?
He rolls everywhere, sits, scoots on his bum. No interest in being on his belly. HV says fine but I'm in mum groups where 7mo are crawling. Reassurance?
Late walker - when to actually worry
16 months and not walking. Cruises along furniture, stands unaided briefly. Pediatrician unconcerned. When does it cross into needing PT?
Words count by 18 months - what counted for you?
Pediatrician said 'should have 10 words by 18mo'. Mine has mama, dada, dog, ball, and lots of nonsense. Do animal sounds count? Approximations?
Toddler not pointing at 14 months - is this a flag?
Read pointing is a key milestone. Mine doesn't point. Makes eye contact, responds to name, engages socially. Should I ask GP?
2.5yo still won't sleep in own bed
Still in our bed every night. Tried his own room, his own bed in our room, nightlight, story, all the things. He just shows up. Anyone else?
Hand dominance - what age does it appear?
21mo and switches hands constantly. Pencil in right, spoon in left, then swap. When does dominance emerge?
Toilet training readiness signs - did I miss them?
Friends are toilet training at 18 months. Mine is 2.5 and shows zero interest. Pull-ups perfectly comfortable. Should I push or wait?
When did your baby self-feed with a spoon?
11 months, will grab the spoon if I load it, but mostly chaos. When did yours actually feed themselves with a spoon properly?
First words count - does babble count?
10 months, says 'mama' and 'dada' all day but not at us specifically. Does this count? When does babble become a 'word'?
Stranger anxiety at 18 months - lasting forever?
Hardcore meltdown if anyone but us or grandma holds him. Friends, even partner's parents. Lasting 6+ months now. When does it ease?