Turns when called by name
What it is
Looks at you when you say the baby's name.
Start preparing
- Use the name often, then pause and wait for the head turn; celebrate the turn.
- Say the name before something nice (the bottle, a tickle) so it becomes worth turning for.
When to check with a professional
Not responding to the name by 9–12 months, together with little eye contact or shared looking, is worth a Tipat Halav mention (hearing + development). Development varies widely; this is a prompt to ask, not a diagnosis.
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.