Is a 7-Month-Old Baby’s Inability to Sit Affecting Brain Development?

Question

My baby is 7 months old and hasn’t yet learned to roll over or sit up. After examination, it was diagnosed as infantile spasms. Will this affect the baby’s growth and development? Thank you, doctor.

Answer

Infantile spasms are typically caused by secondary epilepsy, with symptoms including intellectual disability and delayed growth and development, as well as abnormal EEG readings. Such infants should receive early education as soon as possible to promote their development. Therefore, it is recommended that parents intervene early with their child, which is beneficial for the child’s growth. This is in response to the question of whether a 7-month-old baby who hasn’t yet learned to roll over or sit up will affect the baby’s growth and development.