Shelly's Baby Is 12 Months Old and Is Not Walking

question 121

Multiple Choice

Shelly's baby is 12 months old and is not walking yet.What should you say to her parents?

• A) "Ninety percent of babies walk by the time they are 12 months old.Perhaps you should have the pediatrician check on her motor-skill development."
• B) "Perhaps her fine motor skills are behind schedule."
• C) "This is perfectly normal.While 50 percent of babies walk shortly after they are 12 months old,many don't walk until they are 15 months old."
• D) "Don't worry about it! Only 25 percent of babies walk by the time they are 12 months old."

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