What are all the early Signs of cerebral palsy (CP)?

What are all the early Signs of cerebral palsy (CP)?

From birth to 5 years of age, a child should reach movement goals―also known as milestones―such as
rolling over, sitting up, standing, and walking. A delay in reaching these movement milestones could be a
sign of CP. It is important to note that some children without CP also might have some of these signs.
The following are some other signs of possible CP.

In a baby 3 to 6 months of age:

  • Head falls back when picked up while lying on back
  • Feels stiff
  • Feels floppy
  • Seems to overextend back and neck when cradled in someone’s arms
  • Legs get stiff and cross or scissor when picked up
  • In a baby older than 6 months of age:

  • Doesn’t roll over in either direction
  • Cannot bring hands together
  • Has difficulty bringing hands to mouth
  • Reaches out with only one hand while keeping the other fisted
  • In a baby older than 10 months of age:

  • Crawls in a lopsided manner, pushing off with one hand and leg while dragging the opposite hand and leg
  • Scoots around on buttocks or hops on knees, but does not crawl on all fours
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