At this age, babies are more observant and attentive while you are in a conversation with others and they try to speak. Some babies are even speaking one or two words. the development and growth at the age of 7 to 9 months are very important so, we will discuss this further on it, Babies are more active and try new experiences. At this age, babies are trying to stand up to walk.
Development Milestone
The doctor normally checks the weight, height, and head size when we go for babies’ vaccination.
physical growth at the age of 7 to 9 months
Every baby grows at a different rate, the following indicates are average for boys and girls;
Weight; the average rate is 0.5 to 1 pound each month, two times the birthweight at the age of 4 to 5 months, and three times birthweight at one year.
Height; the average is ½ inch each month
Head size; the average is ¼ inch each month
Things can my baby do at this age
- Babies try to stand up without support
- Babies walk with the support of the baby walker
- May your baby eat finger food on his own
- Eat solids in this age more advanced like a mixture of food
- Crawl in the whole house
- Reach and hold objects with both hands
- Put everything in the mouth
- Some babies walk and crawl both at this age but mostly walk in one year
- Two-time naps in a day
- Usually awake one time in the night for milk
- Try new things
- Try to climb on tables and sofas
- May hold a cup of water
What can my baby say at this age?
- Respond in his name
- Pay attention to any other conversation
- Say word ma da da
- Understand the emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger
- Afraid of strange people and voices
- Enjoy seeing mirror
- Enjoy traveling
- Try to learn basic language sign
What can my baby see at the age of 7 to 9 months?
Baby eyesight more matured at this age. He/she is more focused on things.
Look at more things and explore new things.
See and enjoys cartoon character pictures.
Babies enjoy seeing their mother’s work like daily home routine etc.
How I can help my baby’s development and security?
- Spend time on the floor with playing baby
- Give safe toys
- Talk with your baby and wait for your baby to answer
- Clap and waves your hands
- Play games with the baby like peek a boo
- Name common objects when you see baby
- Establish bath time and sleep routine
- Go Park with your baby
Conclusion
In this paragraph, I was explaining some points about the development and growth of your baby at the age of 7 to 9 months and how we help our baby emotionally.
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