Firuza is from Tajikistan and keeps her baby bound in a ghavora for the first six months of life. Akinyi is from Kenya and does not keep her baby swaddled or confined. Which of the following best describes the likely trajectory of motor development in the two children?
a. Akinyi’s baby may skip the crawling stage.
b. Akinyi's baby may walk earlier than Firuza's baby.
c. Firuza’s baby may roll over later than Akinyi’s baby.
d. Akinyi’s baby may sit up later than Firuza’s baby.
Answer: c. Firuza’s baby may roll over later than Akinyi’s baby.
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