Baby doesn't wave or clap: is it a delay?
⚡ Short answer: Waving and clapping start widely between 8-12 months; if eye contact, sound response, and reaching are good, no worry — if all three are missing at 18 months, ask your doctor.
Anonymous
11 aylık bebek annesi · Development
Peers are waving and clapping but mine doesn't imitate at all. Should I be concerned?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Each baby develops at their own pace — this is normal. Waving and clapping spread across 8-12 months in different babies. Focus on other areas: eye contact, responding to sounds, reaching for things. If those are solid, imitation will likely come. By 12 months, if imitation hasn't started, mention it to your pediatrician. But if pointing, eye contact, sound response, and reaching are all developing well, imitation usually follows.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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