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No eye contact at 4 months is a red flag for developmental delay. 6 to 8 weeks is the expected time for eye contact to develop. An infant of this age would therefore be expected to make eye contact.
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a
No eye contact
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Children are expected to learn to share toys by 3 years of age. A 4 month infant would not be expected to do this.
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e
Not sharing toys with friends
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A 4 month infant would be expected to sit with a rounded back. 6 months is the expected time taken for an infant to be able to sit without support.
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b
Not sitting without support
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30 months is the expected time for a baby to kick a ball. A 4 month infant would not be expected to do this.
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c
Not being able to kick a ball
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Infants are expected to begin walking around the age of 12-18 months. A 4 month infant would not be expected to do this.
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d
Not walking independently
Concept
Chapter
2693
4578
Developmental milestones - gross motor
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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A mother brings her 4 month old infant to the GP for a check-up. She is concerned that he is not developing as quickly as her first two children did.

Which of the following is a red flag for developmental delay in a four-month-old infant?
a