Milestones (7-9 months)
Month 7
Most babies should be able to:
- Sit without support.
- Make razzing sounds.
- Feed themselves a cracker or finger food.
Some babies may be able to:
- Start crawling or lunging forward.
- Play peek-a-boo.
- Pass objects from one hand to the other.
Month 8
Most babies should be able to:
- Start crawling.
- Respond to their name.
- Reach for the spoon when being fed and turn away when finished eating.
- Say mama and dada.
Some babies may be able to:
- Crawl well.
- Clap and bang objects together.
- Stand and walk while holding on to something.
Month 9
Most babies should be able to:
- Stand while holding on to something.
- Combine syllables into word like sounds.
- Clap and bang objects together.
Some babies may be able to:
- Stand alone momentarily.
- Wave goodbye.
- Understand the word no.
- Recognise themselves in a mirror.
This is only a guide; your baby may hit this milestones earlier or later than her peers. If you are worried about her development, contact your health professional.
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