Red Flags indicating Development Delay in babies

These are the milestones which, if child is NOT able to do by the age mentioned, is a RED Flag

by 4 months age - Not able to hold up head

by 9 months age - Not able to sit up independently

by 12 months age - Not able to stand up independently with support

by 18 months age - Not able to walk independently

by 24 months age - Not able to run

by 30 months age - Not able to jump with two feet

by 5 years age - Not able to hop on one leg

Communication delay Red Flags

by 6 months age - No big smiles or joyful expressions

by 10 months age - No response when Name is called

by 12 months - No "Babble" or "Coo"

No gestures - like pointing, waving or showing

by 18 months - No Single Words

by 24 months - No Two word phrases

Loss of language or social skill is a Red flag at all ages