Question
Is her sitting in a walker due to a problem with her brain?
Answer
The hallmark of a seven-month-old baby is the ability to sit independently. Can your child do so? Compare the data to see if there is a possibility of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy often develops before birth or during infancy, with causes including birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia; premature birth, etc. Symptoms mainly include increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, spasms, and joints maintaining a flexed posture. In milder cases, there may be poor hand dexterity and walking with the heels not touching the ground. Such patients often have language development and articulation disorders as well as strabismus. About 1/3 of patients have varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. Cerebral palsy can lead to delayed motor development. If the baby is still inactive after three months of birth, does not like to move, and shows no crawling movements when lying on the stomach, it may be necessary to pay attention.