Head Circumference Tracking Along in Pediatrics — Case | Growth & Development | SMLE Q#17004
SMLE Question #17004
Pediatrics
Growth & Development
Objective: OBJ-159
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-month-old boy born at 28 weeks’ gestation is brought because his parents worry he cannot sit without support. He rolls front to back, briefly props on forearms when prone, and reaches for and transfers objects between hands. He babbles, responds to his name, and smiles socially. Examination shows normal tone and reflexes, with head circumference tracking along the same percentile. Using a corrected age of 6 months, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
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