Patient's question:
Doctor,My daughter is now 9 months old and sits well. She can move around, retreat, and stand well with one hand holding onto something. She loves learning to walk and has made good progress in taking steps, but she doesn’t crawl. When I ask her to crawl on her stomach, she cries. Is her development normal? Additionally, she doesn’t really like to make sounds, occasionally saying "BA" or "MA," and often calls "Dad" or "Mom" when she cries. Is this considered learning to speak? About ten days ago, she could do the wave goodbye gesture, but now she can’t anymore?
Is this normal?
Supplement: How is it now?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby's other symptoms are normal, and now he can also stand. Some babies may not crawl because of their weight. It is recommended to let the baby practice crawling more and appropriately encourage him. Because most children spend a long time in bed in a soft environment, they may not crawl. Additionally, being overweight can also affect crawling. It is best to have the baby tested for trace elements.