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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

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My 5 month 25 days baby whenever tries to reach for object closes his fist with thumb tucked in before reaching. And if i try opening he closes more tightly otherwise his palms are open. Is it normal?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. it is important to meet the doctor to get the child examined. milestones assessment of the child needs to be done which will tell whether the child is having any development delay or not. the child will be assessed for four major milestones that is gross motor fine motor social and language. x

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