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Infant - newborn development

CALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF:

• the infant does not look good; looks different from normal state; not consolable by holding, rocking, or cuddling.
• the infant's growth or development does not appear normal.
• your infant seems to be "losing" developmental milestones. For example, if your 9 month old was able to pull to standing, but at 12 months is no longer able to even sit unsupported.
• you are concerned at any time.

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