Renee Is Concerned Because Her Son Is 13 Months Old

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Multiple Choice

Renee is concerned because her son is 13 months old and is starting to walk before learning to crawl. What advice would a pediatrician give to Renee?

• A) She should not let her son continue to walk until he has learned to crawl.
• B) He needs to be tested because this may be a sign of a serious learning disability.
• C) She should wait another month or so to see if he crawls and walks at the same time.
• D) She should not be worried since some babies do not crawl.

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