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Does A Preemie Have Developmental Delays?

hi i have a alomst 15 month old baby oy and he hasnt stated to walk yet he crusis a nd stands on his own he just won t take the steps and he walks on his toes aout 90% of the time. he also has not said any words other than mama dadda ect... he was born at 33 weeks... should i be concered or is delay due to the fact that he was a premature baby?
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Welcome to the HCM

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry as your child was almost 2 months premature, so he may take 2 months extra as compared to normal term babies to achieve any milestone. As per your description, he is perfectly normal. No intervention is required at present.

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Does A Preemie Have Developmental Delays?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don t worry as your child was almost 2 months premature, so he may take 2 months extra as compared to normal term babies to achieve any milestone. As per your description, he is perfectly normal. No intervention is required at present. Take care