Patient's question:
My baby will be ten months old in just four days. He sits very steadily, but his arms seem to shake a bit whenever he's especially happy or excited. Right now, he still can't pick up small pieces of food and put them into his mouth accurately. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Children born at full term usually start crawling at six months, around seven or eight months, and can stand with support at around 10 months. These are gross motor skills. Your baby is about to turn ten months old, and this is perfectly normal—no need to worry. When your baby is especially happy or excited, their arms might sway, which is completely normal. Generally, babies around 9-10 months can use their thumb and index finger to pick up small objects. Your baby can now pick up small pieces of bread to eat, though not very precisely, but they will get better as they grow older.