tracking objects?

m+j

I posted on 0-3 but wanted to ask here as well.  When should a baby be tracking?  I've noticed that DS fixates on ceiling fans and bright lights but doesn't really give me as much eye contact and doesn't seem to track well.  He won't track my finger or hand and only somewhat tracks a rattle (more by moving his head than his eyes).  I looked this up online and lots of info on "early signs of autism" came up, so now I have myself all worked up over something that could potentially be normal.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.

m+j

I totally agree about google but it's so hard not to internet diagnose, especially as a first time parent!  I need to not let myself get worked up over all of the "what's ifs".  Then again, I guess if there is something wrong and I can identify it and treat it early, I'd want to. 

I definitely plan to ask at the next pedi appt, but that isn't for another month.  

joseandelena

NOOOOOOOOOOO

 

Throw away the books and forget google. First, every baby is different, second - 2 months is waaaay to young to be worried about such things. Believe me when i say that - i have been there and read and thought the same things:)

Don't feel bad,I am the same way, I was freaking out because my 5 mo would not do advances calculus (jk). LOL

Your baby is just fine and will start tracking and making more eye contact in no time

m+j

Ok, thank you both so much.  I just needed reassurance.  Truth be told, this all started when a friend (and father of a baby who is 3 weeks older than mine) waved his finger in front of DS's face and said "he isn't tracking yet?!?"  First thing I did was run home and check all of the baby books only to find that he should start tracking around 8 weeks.  I can't shake the feeling that something doesn't feel right re: eye contact but I think it could be in my head because of my friend's jerky remarks. 

StarlitRN

Don't worry! (easier said than done I know!)

DD started tracking around 3.5 months and didn't really get good/consistent with it until closer to 4 months! Your LO has plenty of time!