When your little one reaches the age of 7-9 months, you will see that your child progresses a lot as they start to grow. This is an exciting time in both of your lives because each step your child makes is a new accomplishment they’ve gained and will continue to do. So, what exactly can your little one do at this point? Continue reading below to find out!
A Chart on What Your Baby Can do 7-9 Months of Age:
| Child’s Age | What They Can Do Already | Average Skills | More Advanced Skills |
| 7 Months | - Can sit without support. - Pulls objects toward them. |
- Starts to see interest in crawling. - Anxiety over strangers. |
- Can stand while holding an object. - Waves goodbye. - Bangs items together. |
| 8 Months | - Switches hands for objects. - Says “mama” and “dada”. |
- Starts to point. - Starts crawling. - Stands while holding an object. |
- Starts using the pincer grab. - Starts using gestures when they want something. |
| 9 Months | - Stands while holding an object. - Starts using syllables. |
- Moves while holding onto furniture. - Uses fingers to eat. - Doesn’t need a bottle anymore. |
- Can identify “mama” and “dada” with the correct parent. - Can play peek-a-boo and clap their hands. |
As you can see, your little one has come a long way since the 4-6 month mile mark. Your baby will continue to grow a little bit each day, and you will both discover their new accomplishments. This is an exciting time for the both of you, so many sure you take a lot of pictures, and mark these great achievements down in their baby book!
