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How to tell whether a toddler is left handed or right handed?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hand dominance: hand dominance does not sevlop until 2-3 years of age, a

Answered 10/19/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Right or left: Generally by age 3-4 years but often preschool or kindergarten. Hope this helps.

Answered 11/26/2014

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To soon to tell: Any kid who shows hand preference as a toddler is abnormal. It would be a sign to me the kid has a form of cerebral palsy and uses his/her better hand.By the time they get to 4 or so you will see most have selected a preference. A few never do.

Answered 6/2/2016

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