Question
An eight-month-old baby is currently unable to sit, stand, or crawl, often lying on the bed looking up. The baby’s stool is irregularly shaped. Besides breast milk, the baby has no interest in other foods, and the breast milk supply is also insufficient. The baby weighed 8 jin 4 liang at birth and now only weighs 16.4 jin. Are parents worried that this situation indicates abnormal baby development?
Answer
According to the description, a typical eight-month-old baby should be able to attempt crawling, sitting, or standing and jumping. If a baby shows signs of delayed development, it is recommended that parents take the child to a pediatrician for a growth assessment to determine the diagnosis and formulate a corresponding treatment plan. In addition, it is important to pay attention to timely supplementation of calcium, iron, zinc, and other trace elements for the baby, which can have a positive effect on promoting the baby’s growth and development.