Baby`s development in month 7

Your baby is becoming more interested in playing and can entertain himself for a little while on the floor. Encourage him to play by giving him stimulating and interesting toys. Your baby may enjoy an exersaucer or jumper, and this will help him develop muscles that are needed for walking. Many babies take off crawling at this age! When he begins to rock back and forth on his hands and knees, crawling is soon to come! If he is not yet up on his hands and knees, encourage him by placing favorite toys in front of him. Praise his accomplishments and if he begins to get frustrated, stop.

Organizing baby toys can be a challenge. You need to find somewhere to safely store her toys so that they are easily accessible, but also easy to clean up. Low shelves can be great- make sure they are secured to the wall. A plastic laundry basket makes an ideal place for toys. Your baby can easily see what is inside and it moves from place to place easily. Make her play area interesting and encourage her to play with different toys to maximize learning. Babies at this age like toys that fit inside of each other- get her some nesting cups or a bowl with objects that can go inside.

Finger foods are good for babies that show an interest in feeding themselves. You can get special finger foods made just for babies or use cheerios as well. Bread, cheese and cooked veggies are all good choices. Put a couple on the highchair at a time. This will also help your baby develop fine motor skills. Let your baby help feed himself with less messy foods. At first, it can be messy. But, this is one of the many ways you can teach your baby to be independent. She probably has some teeth and sometimes snacking can help soothe the pain. It is also time to add some types of protein to her diet. You can add strained or pureed meats and poultry, but wait on eggs until at least a year old.

New sounds will continue to come from your little ones mouth. She is learning different sounds and can say much more. Listen to her and repeat her `words`. Point to objects and tell her what they are. Use a persons name when she sees them. Babies like to hear different sounds and will probably bang their toys together. Allow her to play with toys that make sounds.

Your baby likes to be included in what you do. He likes to be with other people and see pictures of other babies. Let him look at himself in the mirror often. Your baby can tell if someone is happy or upset by the way they look and talk. If you are upset, chances are your baby will notice.

You may begin to hear what sounds like real words. Your baby has learned a lot about language and can say ma, mi, da, di, ba and bi. Put that together, and you may have just hear `mommy` or `daddy`. Make a game out of blowing air and clicking your tongue. These will help her with learning to talk. Teach your baby where her body parts are. You can show your baby different colors and tell him what they are.

The eyes are developing rapidly at this time. When she was born, she could not see very far or differentiate colors. That is all changing now. Take her for walks and let her see as much as possible. Introduce her to different patterns, shapes, textures and colors. Play games with her that encourage her to use both eyes at the same time.

Because you are the most important thing to your baby, she will try to keep track of you. Separation anxiety is still an issue, but showing her that you will return will help. Calming her distress will help her become less clingy. She will develop a sense of trust and security. As your baby grows and learns that you will always return for him, he will be able to tolerate longer periods of separation because of the trust he developed.

Developmental Milestones 7 Months Old

Physical

Your baby can support some of her weight on her legs and loves to bounce
Can turn when sitting to reach for a desired object
May be able to get into a sitting position from lying on stomach
Can scoop things up with one hand and transfer from one hand to another
Can drink from a two handed cup with assistance
May start to roll around the room to get objects she desires
Will try to crawl
Begins to actually get teeth
Can stand while holding onto someone or something
Can pull up to a standing position from a sitting one
Some babies can cruise around furniture while holding on

Intellectual

Enjoys banging objects together
Continues to make babbling sounds
Is very curious about the world around them
Your baby will start to test your authority
Actively engages in hiding games-likes to play peek a boo
Can remember small things-the jack in the box pops up at the end of the song
Understands how objects relate to one another in 3D space
May be able to sort toys
Waves bye-bye
May be able to say mama or dada

Emotional

Vents frustration
Beginnings of separation anxiety starts
May awake more during the night seeking your comfort
Can recognize different tones and may burst into tears if you speak harshly

Age Appropriate Toys

Books
Exercise saucer
Balls
Bath toys
Cause and effect toys
Musical instruments-shakers, cymbals, drums, etc..
Jack in the box or other pop up toys
Hiding toys
Stacking toys and nesting cylinders
Blocks
Games such as peek-a-boo or pat-a-cake
Stuffed animals
Large dolls

Comments:

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MERCYMEE - 13.4 hours ago
NISEYBEAR WOW I NO WHAT YA MEAN MY BABY HIT 7 MONTHS THE 3RD OF JULY, AND TIME HAS JUST FLOWN AND SHE HAS GROWN SO MUCH NO MORE BITY BABY THEY AR ENOW BECOMIGN THE RE OWN PERSON.

MERCYMEE - 13.4 hours ago
KATE THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF BABY GOODY IN TH EBABY ISLE, THEY HAVE THESE GREAT STICKS CALLED MUM MUMS WONDERFULL THEY MELT RIGHT IN THE BABYS MOUTH, AND TH ELITEL PUFFS MY ALEXIA HAS BEEN EATING THEM SINCE SHE WAS 4 MONTHS OLD, LOVES THEM AND HTERE DRIED FRUITS THAT MELT IN THERE MOUTH TO JUS TLOOK IN THE BABY ISLE AT WALMART OS MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM

MERCYMEE - 13.5 hours ago
MOMOFIS: EVERY ON EHAS BAD DAYS, AND CHURCH ISNOT A PLACE FOR ANYONE OT HOLD A GRUDGE UPON YOU, ITS THE DEVIL EATING AT YA TELING YA NOT TO GO BACK. CHURCH I SFAMILY THREW THICK AND THIN, SO YOU GO BACK IN WITH YOUR HEAD UP HIGH, GOODNESS GOD FORGIVES US ALL JSUT FOR THE ASKING,.SO YOU KEEP BRINGING YOUR FAMILY UP IN CHURCH AND DONT LET SOMETHING LIKETHIS HOLD YA BACK....

luvbeingamom - 15.2 hours ago
mom - I wouldn't stress it that much. I would go back. If you could do it anywhere Church is that place. It is a place of forgiveness, and every mother/father knows that moms have bad moments/days. No one is going to fault you for that and certainly not hold a grudge!!

GOESONBABY - 17.3 hours ago
Alright ladies I NEED HELP! DId any of you get a GIRL because you were trying for one by doing any sort of method? I really want a girl and need to know if I cn help nature along with it or not LOL please send me a message. Thanks xo

momofjs - Tuesday, 8 Jul
got an unrelated question the other day I had to make a quick baby Stop to Wal-Mart and it Was the first of the month, Packed and the line Was taking forever. my baby Starts crying and I said 'I hate this effing place especially on Welfare day' I turn around and behind me Was the Kids director at my church!! I wanted to crawl in my basket and Wheel My self into on comming traffic! she gave me a dirty look! i didn't go to church sunday because of it! what do i do i love that church my oldest went to preschool there and i was married at that church but i am embarrassed to go again

*kate* - Monday, 7 Jul
hi everyone just wondering if you can give me some tips on foods! i give thomas breakfast luch and dinner but in between what can i give him?? hes no yet mastered chewing so im a lil worried about giving him food thats too hard as he may choke! any ideas??? please comment on my profile as this forum moves so fast!

niseybear - Monday, 7 Jul
OH MY.....my little man hit 7 months on the 4th of July!!! WHERE DID THE TIME GO?????

laura14 - Thursday, 3 Jul
hi ladies wandering if anyone could give me advice...emma will not keep her nappy on been like this for two weeks now! its major drama each time i change her, ive tried everything different nappies different size but she just wants to be butt naked lol i dont mind naked time but i just dont know what to do. its like she does it to be naughty lol cos she smiles and giggles at me while doing it which at first was cute but now its just not fun! shes even got to the point where shes jamming her legs closed so i cant put it on her haha any one else going through the same?? im hoping this is just a phase:) thanks

kwasnicababy - Thursday, 3 Jul
Help, my baby won't sleep in her crib. She was fine with it before and i would switch one night with me one night in her crib cause i just love sleeping with her. But now she can crawl and kicks in her sleep and i can't rest! How can i get her to love her crib with out 'tough love' I can't leave her to cry in her crib.

Becky1984 - Wednesday, 2 Jul
Wow i haven't been in these forums in forever. Not since i give birth to my little man i don't think. Most of you won't remember me now but those of you who do will remember me as the one who took the castor oil with success. lol. I wanted to come here and catch up with you all. How are all your babies and how is life with a new addition. Here in my corner of the world things are fantastic and i am still floating on the overwhelming love cloud! pathetic i know. lol. Hope your all doing good and just wanted to show my face and say hi as i will be here more often from now on! (nightly at least. lol) (i posted in 6 months too because of me delivering early and being in touch with mum's with babies in both months) Take care and love to you all! xxx

crazyeights - Wednesday, 2 Jul

Is there a nurse oe anyone out there that knows what this purplish red mark is next to my eye? Please message my page.

mom-of-4 - Saturday, 28 Jun
Oh there you are '8'..I went back to our page....I guess everyone's busy....

!8-monubigina - Saturday, 28 Jun
I am here during commercials, we have the computer in our living room now, and we are using telly as a monitor. So -doing both at once would suck b/c I am near sighted and the pip wouldn't help.

mom-of-4 - Saturday, 28 Jun
'8' where are you....you just sent me to our page and now poof your gone

!8-monubigina - Saturday, 28 Jun
6 is fixed

mom-of-4 - Saturday, 28 Jun
Hey anyone here....I was super busy today...how is everyone and what did I miss

lisareader - Saturday, 28 Jun
I love the Moby wrap. I don't know if it's technically a sling, but being able to distribute the weight across both shoulders is a lifesaver to me. Ben likes it better than our other three slings/carriers, and I do too.

mariap - Saturday, 28 Jun
hubby is out golfing. I am home, baby is asleep. *sigh* Lonely me...

!8-monubigina - Saturday, 28 Jun
there really isn't perfect sling out there.

busybeemom - Saturday, 28 Jun
I have a hard time with slings too! They hurt my back so bad!!!

!8-monubigina - Saturday, 28 Jun
the sling's success is also relative to the person carrying. You can tell that the boy on the left isn't as large as the woman's torso, if bear arches his back in the slings I have to catch him from slipping out. he cannot lay back while I carry him in one or he would dump out on the floor, my shoulders aren't wide enough to provide him support

busybeemom - Saturday, 28 Jun
Hello ladies! My hubby just got home. He has been gone for the week. Now I have a sec to breath!

Julia R - Saturday, 28 Jun
Shally he will be 1 on Sunday...Super Cute and Super Mischievous!

shallon - Saturday, 28 Jun
He's a QT too!