Shelly's baby is 12 months old and is not walking yet.What should you say to her parents?
A) "Ninety percent of babies walk by the time they are 12 months old.Perhaps you should have the pediatrician check on her motor-skill development."
B) "Perhaps her fine motor skills are behind schedule."
C) "This is perfectly normal.While 50 percent of babies walk by the time they are 12 months old,many don't until they are 15 months old.
D) "Don't worry about it! Only 25 percent of babies walk by the time they are 12 months old."

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is normal for some babies to not start walking until they are 15 months old. Option C provides this information and reassures the parents that their baby's walking development is within the range of normalcy. Options A, B, and D may create unnecessary worry or imply that something is wrong with the baby's development, which is not necessarily the case.

Shelly's Baby Is 12 Months Old and Is Not Walking