Thread: Is my 4 month old overweight

Nathan is almost 5 months and isn't too fond of tummy time. He also face-plants and brings up his milk (the last few days he's been using his hands/arms to push up a bit) I put him on his tummy frequently throughout the day for short periods of times. Not sure how a baby's development would go without it. My other kids didn't have much tummy time and they're fine.

What age were your children when they could walk independently or next to a pram for a 10-15 minute walk?

Ds is nearly 16months. Has been clapping for a while but started waving about 2 months ago and only just starting to figure out that we wave goodbye etc. He always waits until we've left and then starts to wave lol.

My DS was about the same. He still doesnt talk much though. every kid is different.

Can? or WILL walk besides a pram? THAT is the question! LOL

Ooh, binoculars, that's a good idea! We went to bunnings today and bought some paintbrushes in different sizes, and a little paint roller. (no paint yet! haha! but thought we'd start with just playing with water!). And some coloured paddlepop sticks, a mini dustpan and brush, and a really big one so she can use the broom (couldn't find a kids sized broom otherwise). She's loving the broom! We also started with some...

Quote: Originally Posted by Amelia2008 A few people have said to get it checked out by a pediatrician because they thought it wasn't normal?? lol yeah a kid showing emotion. How strange lmao. There is nothing wrong with it

A few people have said to get it checked out by a pediatrician because they thought it wasn't normal??

Can I please stress again that regression in speech is not normal and it needs to be adressed imiidiately with a qualified paed. If you are in Brisbane there is a great Paed Dr Davoren at North West Private. Please don't sit on it because diagnosis and help don't come instantly when you realise something is up we have been at it for 4 months now and have still yet to start early intervention. With issues like this the sooner you get...

dont be at all worried! clapping/waving didnt happen for us until just on 1yr old. then everything boomed from there it is now one thing after another.