Hi all,
I’m an anxious first time mum and have a few concerns regarding my son which I would love to get people’s perspective/experience on? I know that the below list may not be a concern in isolation, but I was wondering whether the combination should be something I need to check with a health care professional on? I have previously tried to discuss some with a HV/Dr but have found some that I have spoken to fairly dismissive as he is not due another check until 12 months?
Red flags?
- Not yet crawling. He pivots efficiently in a circle and props onto his hands, occasionally pushing back onto hand and knees and can push himself backwards, but cannot move himself forward. He has been doing this for maybe 6-8 weeks and hasn’t progressed further as of yet.
- Not babbling “mamamama/bababa” although he is fairly vocal- plays with volume and pitch, makes vowel sounds and some consonants “mmm” “nnn” and blows raspberries
- Trouble with sleep. He can now self settle to sleep although wakes fairly frequently (used to be every 30/60 mins although has seen some improvements) and can’t seem to resettle himself again. Mostly co sleep to try and manage this.
- Will open and close, ring/flap his hands repeatedly when impatient or frustrated.
- Can roll, although did not do this until 6months. I have never seen him roll front to back to his left? although rolls in all other directions frequently.
- No waving/clapping/pointing yet (although I think this can come later?)
DS is the light of our lives and I just worry for him. He is so lovely and smiley with myself and my husband and, although previously shy around other people, is thankfully fairly social with other family members now. He loves his food, has done well with weaning. He is super strong in his legs and can stand well, and he sat up fairly early - around 5 months.
Any reassurance would be so great!!
Thanks so much!!