Cerebral palsy babies are not necessarily diagnosed at birth. Sometimes mild symptoms may not be identified as being related to cerebral palsy until the child is older. Some babies are born with congenital cerebral palsy while others develop the impairment as a result of brain damage incurred during the birthing process or from an injury to the head. The presence of the condition is known because motor skills are delayed or lacking. For example, an infant may not develop normally and is unable to do the things children his or her age should be able to do like grasping, crawling, walking or holding up the head. One of the signs the child has cerebral palsy is when the impairments do not progress. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured but it can be managed. There are a number of treatment options, therapies, medications, and specialists that can help even babies. Much of the care and treatment though falls on the family. Parents and family members must consistently work with the child in order to help him or her live the best life possible. The ultimate goal is to eventually find the point of highest independence.