Question
A seven-month-old baby, due to the mother’s work requirements, needs to be cared for by someone else. However, the baby strongly resists strangers and cries whenever picked up by someone other than the mother, stopping only when held by her. Despite some time to adjust, the situation has not improved. How should this be handled?
Answer
Hello, if a six-month-old baby shows little interest in people and has poor object-tracking ability with their eyes, it may indicate a problem with brain development, especially for premature or difficult-to-deliver babies who are more susceptible to brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. It is recommended to comprehensively assess the baby’s overall development, looking for signs of developmental delays such as late head lifting while lying on the stomach, inability to roll over, and poor hand dexterity. It is advisable to visit a pediatric clinic promptly for head MRI and other related examinations to determine the exact cause. When looking for a caregiver, it is best to consider someone who is skilled at soothing children, allowing the mother to…