7-9 Months Development
On the Move
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This is a major transition period as many babies start to crawl, sit up without support, and develop the fine motor 'pincer grasp'.
Key Milestones
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Social/Emotional
May show 'stranger danger' and be clingy with familiar caregivers.
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Language/Communication
Understands 'no' and makes a lot of different sounds like 'mamamama'.
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Cognitive
Looks for things they see you hide (object permanence).
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Movement/Physical
Sits without support and starts to crawl or scoot.
Parenting Tips
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Baby-proof your home thoroughly as they become mobile.
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Play games like peek-a-boo to help them understand that things exist even when hidden.
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Introduce soft finger foods to encourage self-feeding skills.