Milestones (7-9 months)

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.

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.

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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