Milestones: 9 months old
Things are going to start getting real, your baby will start getting both dependent and independent with their developmental milestone. Here are a few you should be able to observe when they are at the 9 months age group
Emotional and Social Milestones
It's normal for them to be shy, quiet, and clingy around new people or strangers.
They will start using their face to express their emotions and feelings of being happy, sad, angry, or surprised.
If they hear their name being called out they will look in that direction.
They won’t want you leaving their eyesight and if you do they will react by following you around with their eyes, crying, or trying to get your attention
That sweet laughter and smile will become normal when you play peek-a-boo with them.
Communication and Language Milestone
Now that they are able to make sounds, you will start hearing them say random words. Especially the ones you probably have been waiting to hear for a while. “MAAMAAA” or “PAAAPAAA”.
Will put their arms in the air when they want you to pick them up.
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Will start picking up objects when they have been dropped.
Start crawling around the floor
Will want to make noise by banging things together or clapping their hands.
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
Can sit upright on their own
Will start shuffling things between hands. Somewhat like passing the parcel buts just with themselves
Will start making small fits with their hands
Start eating food and putting it in their mouth with their hands or maybe even a spoon.
For additional guidance, please contact your pediatrician and refer to CDC's guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
