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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

Comments:

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shazza - Saturday, 7 Nov
Sleepyem- We're going through the same thing with our daughter. I know it's her teeth. She seems to do better once we give her the homeopathic teething tablets... but its not the cure. I'm tandem nursing my 2 year old, my daughter who is 8 months... and I'm 8 weeks pregnant. So this waking up constantly during the night is killing me too! My son was the same way... then at 10 months all of a sudden was sleeping through the night. A friend lent me the book Babywise to help with sleep training. I'm reading it today. Ha! I really feel for you, from one sleepy momma to another.

sleepyem - Saturday, 7 Nov
another terrible night! it's not so much the waking 3 times as the not settling back to sleep!!!! we tried letting him cry for a bit last night - he just grizzles but then eventually gets really worked up and inconsolable, and the only thing that calms him is suckling... I just don't know what to do, whether this is a phase that will just pass?? PLEASE ANY ADVICE!!! I'd love to hear from breastfeeding mummies - what do you do when they're teething if you don't feed? has anyone successfully done sleep training? please help!

Dezzi - Friday, 6 Nov
Well ladies, this is my last night at the 8 month forum!! Can't believe its been 9 months now!

tarabell - Friday, 6 Nov
Hey girls! I haven't been on here in a really long time! We had the time change too... I have just been trying to get her to bed alittle later each night - which is hard when some days she barely naps so she's exhausted. But, to be honest I don't totally mind when she's asleep at 6:30pm. Except that means she'll be up for good at 6am! Things are MUCH better during the day now that I am only 'attempting' 2 naps vs. 3. I was feeling like all I was doing was trying to get her down. It is amazing how much more enjoyable the day is! Still NO teeth! Getting close to standing on her own. Everyday something new gets babyproofed... I wish I could put a slipcover over the toilet! She is always going to it when I am getting ready in the morning. Ew! Hmmm... maybe I'll put a towel over it. At least I am cleaning more than I ever have!

sleepyem - Friday, 6 Nov
gosh we can't even blame it on time change! (ours was a while ago!) last night was the fourth and WORST night yet. Sure we went out so had the whole drive home thing but he was in our bed and we feel like we can't even roll over without waking him up, he has to hear me breathing so stay asleep. I barely got a few hours sleep (again...). I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miracle 3 - Friday, 6 Nov
Time change yuck?... Don't know if this would help any of you but for us we have been just sticking to the old time schedule if that is what he wants or pushing it out to a half hour or so...Yesterday he seeemd to finally be on his regular wake and nap times! Hope you all are having a better day today! :-)

Suzm - Friday, 6 Nov
luckysarah - I'm in the same boat since the time change. When I got home from work yesterday my MIL was almost in tears because it was such a bad day. She was up at 3:30 this morning crying (she has been a good sleeper for a long time, and usually slept 10 hours a night, and 2, 2 hour naps during the day!) ugh... I hope the weekend helps make it better.

marchmomma84 - Friday, 6 Nov
LoveDove - I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. Will pray for you. :( But really excited for your LO. Definitely kicking those milesstone's butts. LOL.

kaydences-mum - Friday, 6 Nov
hey about the soft spot (fontenelle if u wanna google it) ive always been told my wee gurl has quite a big one but its perfectly normal they usually close around 2years old

ADDISYNS~MUM - Thursday, 5 Nov
LOVEDOVE~ you will be in my thoughts! im so sorry you are going through this... ill pray for you!

Miracle 3 - Thursday, 5 Nov
Wow LoveDove - 1st steps!!! :-) Sorry to hear about your hubby... marriage is hard. Keep being kind and loving. ( try the love dare book!) Thanks Sleepyem!- Today he pulled a barstool from our kitchen on top of himself (the metal bars on his face while in the walker - poor munchkin!) He just seems to gravitate to areas he can hurt himself.. Crying now gotta go!!!

luckysarah - Thursday, 5 Nov
uggg.. so frustrated. Before the time changed I knew exactly what time Shawn would nap, eat, and even poop... now he is completely messed up and just crying all the time. I know its because he's tired and he just won't sleep. He is sleeping ok at night but daytime is a disaster. I just don't know what to do with him, I just fed him and he's in the crib crying. I'm not sure if I should just let him CIO or what. I have never had to do that before. He used to just get a bottle, I would set him in the crib and he would fall asleep on his own. Any suggestions? I am going crazy!

sleepyem - Thursday, 5 Nov
miracle3 we went through a short phase of not being able to get anything done but now ralph's balance is so much better standing up and he knows how to fall on his bottom instead of flying backwards it's not quite so bad!! you can always pop him in the highchair with a banana or something!

sleepyem - Thursday, 5 Nov
yahoo miracle3! and so sorry to hear that lovedove... I hope you can work things out...!! AAIIEEEE not sleeping day or night!! 3rd bad night in a row last night, I am SO TIRED!! he has so much energy, I'm sure he's getting overtired but just doesn't want ot go to sleep - and he knows what things mean sleeptime now and kicks up a big stink when he sees it coming! I've had to feed to sleep again a bit lately...

elizabethw - Thursday, 5 Nov
lovedove - I am so sorry to hear about you and your husband. I hope everything works out for the best. My Drew isn't walking yet, she just started to let go of things and can stand on her own for a couple of seconds, but no steps. Not sure I'm ready for that yet! That's amazing at 8 months!

lovedove - Thursday, 5 Nov
Has anyone else's baby started walk yet? My Lexi took her first three steps yesterday! I am so proud of her but not ready for she already gets into everything just by crawling. Also I would like to ask for a prayer. My husband and I aren't doing too good and this morning said he wants a divorce. I don't know what to do... I was not ready for this at all and hate to raise children in a broken home.

Miracle 3 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Are you ladies having a hard time getting anything done these days with your baby people hitting the danger zones!!??? Just watching mine is so full time these days!

Miracle 3 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Not sure how big is normal but it is good they still have one! - This means their head can still grow to fit those smart brains in there! :-)Not joking - totally serious on that they need the soft area for their head to expand if they don't have one an dit is fused or closed that causes problems when they grow!

luckysarah - Wednesday, 4 Nov
I'm pretty sure having a soft spot still is normal, and it will close up when their heads stop growing so fast.

ADDISYNS~MUM - Wednesday, 4 Nov
bug~ that is a good question... addisyn still has a big one on the top of her head to...

babylug - Wednesday, 4 Nov
QUICK QUESTION for you ladies. Any of your babies still have a significant soft spot? My LO had 2. The back one closed but the top one is still pretty big, like 3 finger wide! Anyone have the same thing or know when they will close??? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

luckysarah - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Congrats Miracle, that's so exciting!

Miracle 3 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
They called him back today so it looks like we may see him in the registry come March! :-o whoo hoo-- yah! I'll let you all know if I see him ~~~

highonlife85 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
haha ladies! I'm hoping my next one is a hell of a lot easier than my little guy! I'm hoping I got the high maintenance one first so I know I have it easy with the other ones! He is getting so much better lately now that he can move around more, but boy before that I wasn't sure if I wanted to go through having another one again! Although I can't complain about his sleeping since he was sleeping through the night at 9 weeks! He took mercy on me there!

ADDISYNS~MUM - Wednesday, 4 Nov
wow... im starting to see how some of you feel!!! lol... im watch a 2yr old and 4 yr old a 3 months old and then my daughter who is 8 1/2 months old... but they are all doing great!

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