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By eight months, your baby is sitting up well and he likes to play with a variety of toys. He is curious about everything he sees, hears, smells and touches. Your baby will turn in the sound of a familiar sound or voice. Rather than telling your baby `No`, give her one or two word commands. For example, if she is going in a room that you don't want her in, you can say `Come in here, please`. If she hears `No` alot, soon she will be telling you `No` as well. Because her memory is not developed yet, you will need to remind her several times exactly what you expect from her.

Your baby can crawl well towards objects he wants. He can also stand with some assistane. Some eight month old babies can cruise if they are holing onto something sturdy. Make sure that you have babyproofed all sharp objects and tables. Show your baby the world in a safe and stimulating environment. Your baby should have a vareity of toys that will allow her to develop properly.

Your baby is babbling up a storm now! Although some words are made up, she can probably say mama or dada by this point. She sounds a lot like how we talk, just very fast and jarbled. Speak clearly when you talk to your baby so that she can hear the pronunciation of words. When you are reading, point to the objects in the story. Talk about body parts with her and tell her what animals sound like. Continue to sing songs and nursery rhymes with him. Let your baby play with musical instruments and show her how to dance to the rhythm.

Allow your baby to interact with a wide variety of different people. Your baby should be exposed to all races, sizes and ages of people. If he is exposed to this at a young age, the likelyhood of developing any type of prejudices will be slight. Because your baby will look at how you treat other people, you should set a positive example for him to follow.

Babies learn by imitation, so lrad the way for him! Show him the proper way of doing things and then, give him the chance to follow. Don't expect perfection, learning new skills takes time and practice.

Now that she has some practice with foods, you can give her foods that are a bit chunkier. Make sure there are no large lumps, seeds or skins in her meals. Cut soft fruits and vegetables into small pieces. Give her a spoon and let her feed herself sometimes. You shouldn't add salt, sugar, syrups, or any additional seasonings to her food. Make sure that her foods are not too hot- you could easily burn her mouth.

Developmental Milestones 8 Months Old

Physical

• Most babies are crawling or moving about by bottom shuffling
• Pulls himself up to a standing position
• Vision is adult like in clarity and depth perception
• Walks by holding onto furniture
• May be able to stand alone momentarily
• Can get into a sitting position from her stomach

Intellectual

• Uses his index finger to point to objects that have dropped
• Can pick up small objects and may feed himself some small finger foods (cheerios)
• Likes to shake and bang objects
• Is beginning to understand that objects have functions
• Likes dropping objects and retrieving them
• Understands smaller things fit inside larger items
• May be able to point to an object when it is named
• Can recognize people and objects across the room
• Says mama or dada
• Undersands the meaning of no

Emotional

• Obvious emotions
• Definite separation anxiety, if he experiences it
• May be shy around strangers
• May become upset when you are not with him-always kiss and hug your baby and he will learn that you come back
• May repeat acts if he applauded
• May show signs of empathy-if he sees you cry, he may too
• Blows kisses
• Unhappy if you take something away

Age Appropriate Toys

• Books
• Blocks
• Exersaucer
• Stacking and nesting toys
• Stuffed animals
• Bath toys
• Lighted toys
• Cause and effect toys
• Musical instruments
• Rolling toys

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shabs78 - 2.8 hours ago
Oh thank goodness! Thought I was all alone in here ;) how's ur lo doing? Mine just turned 8 months yest. She's only just starting to sit up by herself several seconds and rolls everywhere but nowhere near crawling. Eating and drinking well though so I'm happy!

mugs - 8.3 hours ago
I'm here, Shabs! Been waiting for someone to speak up! :)

shabs78 - 8.5 hours ago
Wow, it's quiet in here! Anyone around?!

shopngirl@gmail.com - 18 hours ago
Arsenic found in organic baby food, cereal bars http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/16/10425025-arsenic-found-in-organic-baby-food-cereal-bars

velvetta - Monday, 30 Jan
Hi everyone, I haven't been on the site since I gave birth... but kept reading about your babies development for all 8.5 months:) I have a problem, and thought maybe one of you had it as well... My daughter refuses to eat solids since she started teething (upper teeth), from 6 to 7 months she loved solids! but it's been 1.5 months and she spits everything I give her:( and i keep trying every day... pureed stuff, finger foods... she only wants BF. don't know what to do... also she still wakes up at night 2-3 times, and because she's exclusively BF, I don't know - maybe she is actually hungry.... all comments and suggestions are welcome:) thank you

lovelybaby2 - Wednesday, 18 Jan
So Bellablue OT: but I got on a scale last night and I was 147!!! I put on ten freakin pound. I was like what the hell how did I put on ten pounds in two weeks. My sister was in from out of town for the last ten days so I was hang, eat bad and no gym, but still to put on ten pounds!! But I got on the scale this morning and was 141.6 ugh!! Better then 147, but still. I think I'll have to start weighing myself daily! Gotta start back. How did you lose all the weight if you don't mind my asking?

lovelybaby2 - Tuesday, 17 Jan
Lol bellablue she is to cute!!! I hear you on the weight, thats the one down fall of being PG. Im 137 right now and im happy with that. I'm 5'6 and would love to be in the 120's but I now for me that isn't going to happen. I've been doing the gym, running and also playing michael jackson on the wii with the hubby so much fun and a great work out. Im hoping that the next time around I'll be able to keep working out and running so that I don't put on as much wieght. I think my Little Man is goning to be tall to, he's already 20pounds and 30inches!!! Big differance from my DD who is 4 and still only 30pounds!! I live in Illinois, that was the first time that it has snowed and that the snow stuck all winter so far, I think we had about 3inches out there, but its all pretty much melted now. destiny0619~~ Thats what I was thinking I've been giving him water in his sippy and I was thinking of adding a bit of juice just to flavor it, but I couldn't remember when I started giving DD Juice, and we don't go back to the doc until next month.

bellablue - Friday, 13 Jan
have a wonderful weekend all! XXX

destiny0619 - Thursday, 12 Jan
I give Joshua a sippy cup with almost all water and a bit of juice. I've done this for a couple months now.

bellablue - Thursday, 12 Jan
cool destiny! kodyz boo exciting let us know how it goes good luck with appointment! i think arianna will be so soon shes not 9 months yet but i think within next week or so cause she been standing up holding on stuff since like 5 6 months since she started crawling so scary worried wreck and she is trying to climb out of play pen! legover! haha so funny - we are cooking stuffed peppers with spanish rice and eggplant with salad she so cute in her high chair eating every thing i give her lol! little piggy! my husband was like we should have a playmate for her i said hold your horses!!! LOL i told him probally the end of the year be nice gap womnder if i gain 50 pds again! o boy no pls! LOL I was 115 gained 50 im 120 now which is nice i like the extra 5 pds got more curves! im also 5'7 -Arianna will be tall shes so long now! it makes her look older shes so tall and she loves dancing i play all types of music while cleaning and she bounces shakes head and put arms up haha!- im happy to hear all you are doing great! i hope i have a pregoo buddy when i have another! lovely im jealous you got snow! where are you? im on east coast usually have a ton but none and places it never snows is snowing crazy!

lovelybaby2 - Thursday, 12 Jan
Also has anyone started giving juice yet? I was thinking about starting it, but I cant remember when I started giving it to DD. Do you ladies think its to soon?

lovelybaby2 - Thursday, 12 Jan
Kodyz boo - Thats awesome so glad he is feeling better! DianaWilcox~~ My Little Man just started doing this last night. We were at my MIL and he just let go for about 5 sec b4 he fell on his little butt, then he just looked up and smiled cuz grandma was clapping. bellablue & destiny0619 -~~ That is to cute, my little one just plops his little butt down. Its snowing by me today, my DD was super exctied looking out the back door, so he crawled over and started giggling with her it was to cute!! I love the snow so im glad she does as well. Although I could go with out the cold that comes with it. But it did make me start planning are vacation to florida!! Warm weather here we come, lol well in marchish but still not to far off, cant wait to take DD back to the beach & disney world! I think little Man will love it as well. I know I cant wait!!!

destiny0619 - Wednesday, 11 Jan
Joshua has been standing unsupported for about a month or so. He just took a step tonight. He was turning from the table to the couch then back and all of a sudden took a step toward his sister. He slowly went down like he had control of the fall. He will be walking by 10 mo for sure!

bellablue - Wednesday, 11 Jan
hello all! hope all are doing well! i can't believe it hasnt snowed here on the east coast Arianna woill love it! snowwwwww lol! any day she will be walking shes almost letting her one arm off the stuff she pulls up on she gets up with two then waves and jumps with one hand holding lol she also walking around the tables with one arm and me right there to watch she never falls thank god shes so strong shes so cute when she gets down like she knows go easy when going down to cute!

DianaWilcox - Wednesday, 11 Jan
hi everyone, Joeys gonna be 9 months on friday...no teeth yet lol but i think theyre really coming in now. Hes been having diarrhea for a few days now...no other symptoms but other than that hes great. he wants to move around so much...he crawls to the table, pulls up and lets go!! he can stand for like 10 sec before he falls but hes so daring. he turns around and grabs onto the couch...he'll be cruising in no time, maybe walking soon too!!

Kodyz boo - Tuesday, 10 Jan
Thanks everyone he is doing much better. The meds are working great and he's been sleeping amazing lol! He's been very active figured out how to climb in the dishwasher when it's open and also to open cabinets! Can't wait for two weeks till we have our own place and I can baby proof everything lol! Can't wait for his appointment tomorrow...i want to know how big my baby boy is now!!! I can't believe he will be 9 months in three days...its crazy!!!!

lovelybaby2 - Tuesday, 10 Jan
Oh Kodyz boo good catch, poor little guy I hope he feels better soon. My DD got an ear infection everytime she got a tooth in, makes the teething even worse.destiny0619 ~~Sour candy is suppose to help, those preggy pops they sell, thats what they are. Lillianshappymommy~~ I had that with my DD people still stop us to tell us how pretty she is, I just say thanks and turn away, I know it sounds rude and I love that people think she's pretty but like u said its when im busy or worse when we are out to eat, I hate trying to eat with people I don't know looking at me. Or with my son people stop to tell us how handsome he is but will try to touch him! I hate that the most, i don't know u or where u have been don't touch my kids. Lol hannahe Now I want Jello!!! I know what you mean my DD did stuff sooner then my DS is doing things, but like you said they all do them on there own time. My DD was a very laid back baby very calm, and so is my DS, and now that the doctors seem to have me fixed up and we have decided to have another one Im worried he/she is not going to be that way, I mean really can you get that lucky three times in a row?? I hope so

hannahe - Monday, 9 Jan
hahaha jello all, or hello all...mmmm jello, i must be hungry

hannahe - Monday, 9 Jan
jello all, i am rarely on anymore but its so funny to read that people are expecting again already. i was in that same boat so many times and now i will never be again, so its a weird feeling to be living all of the baby's milestones for the last time. i have noticed that with my oldest (who is 5 now) he loved books and reading and was a very early talker and walker and he still is very advanced in school and physically very coordinated and athletic. my next child was always very laid back and did everything in her own time, still early, but not like her brother, so i was always worried about her development but now she is a bright and normal 3 year old, with my last 2 i learned not to compare them to other babies cuz they will all do thier own thing at their own time and once they are out of this 'learn something new every day' stage, nobody will knmow if they were walking at 8 mos or 15 mos...but im not gonna lie, i still get nervous when talia isnt talking in real words or standing by herself. us crazy moms always gotta worry about something, am i right ;)

lillianshappymommy - Sunday, 8 Jan
@bellablue I agree it is completely adorable when they smile back! lol Especially now that they have two teeth! I don't know I know they mean well, but sometimes I'm running late or I just have enough time to get where I'm going. I haven't quite got the hang of timing things right to get lillian and I dressed to go. lol

bellablue - Sunday, 8 Jan
hello ladies hope all are doing great,Arianna is doing excellent fun weekend glad to be relaxing with hubby and Arianna. Kodyzboo aww hope Kj feels better soon :) Destiny i never had morning sickness but i have heard a piece of bread works - Lillianshappymommy i know how you feel happens here 2 Arianna just smiles at them and i love her smile she loves everyone!

lillianshappymommy - Saturday, 7 Jan
@kodyzboo oh man i'm sorry he's been so sick! is there a way for you to give him showers to mix it up a bit? @destiny ginger i also remember lemonade helping. sorry you have morning sickness. :/ Lillian turns 9 months tomorrow! How crazy is that? She's getting so big and friendly it's amazing! Also I seem to have this little problem. Every time we go out we're stopped by strangers to tell us how beautiful she is. Now I love that people think she is gorgeous however I get stopped by more than 10 strangers in a day! It gets a little annoying because they want to stand and chat and most days I am rushing to get somewhere. I don't want to be rude, but it seems like I can't tell them to back off without them getting offended. any ideas on how I can politely get out of these stop and chats?

destiny0619 - Friday, 6 Jan
Do you ladies have any advice on calming morning sickness? I cant remember what I did last time if anything to calm my stomach.

Kodyz boo - Friday, 6 Jan
lovely-yes he is a peanut lol but ud never know by how much he eats. So he was acting the funny for the past couple of ddays a lil more fussy than usual and very clingy and he kept shrugging his shoulders at his ears and on top of that not breathing from his nose good cuz of a nasty cold so something was telling me that he might have an ear infection so i took him in and turns out he had a double ear infection cuz his cold just got worse :( so hes on meds now and although they are working they make him have the runs so bad so we've been doing alot of washing from blow outs :(

lovelybaby2 - Wednesday, 4 Jan
Kodyz boo~~He is a peanut!! My little guy is up to 20pound has been for the last two months.Im still making the veggies & fruits for him, but he is getting the meats we eat, and the bread as well. We gave him eggs over the weekend and he loved it, im thinking by one he will be done with all baby food. bellablue ~~ What a smart little girl!! That is so awesome that she is saying so many words!! bkle~~ I woudn't worry to muchall babies do things at there own pace, but like the girls said if your worried I'd ask ur doc next time u are in.

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