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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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Kodyz boo - Friday, 16 Dec
yummum2b-That's so exciting 11 weeks yay!!!! rbrencur-Do you want a boy or a girl this time around? I definitely want a sister for KJ when we get preggo but of course healthy is all that matters :) destiny-that's so awesome you are preggo again!!! I'm jealous cuz I want to be preggo again but trying not to think about it and maybe it will just happen like last time. I'm glad to hear you are trying to work out things with the hubby. Schizophnrenia can be a scary thing but put on the right medication they can function just the same as us so I'm sure you're kids will be fine. Just don't stress about it. diana-I know how you feel about living with your inlaws too! The hubby, baby and I are currently living with my father in law and his new fiance all at the same time that his parents are going through a divorce so it's a bit hectic and I feel we are pulled in all directions. lillian-I think it's a good idea to make sure you make the best of your holidays for you and your family. It's your first christmas together and you won't ever get that back so don't let anyone spoil it for you :0 I can't believe our babies are 8 months now. I think KJ is ready to walk. He uses the push walker all around the house now and he goes up stairs and then tries to go down with mommy's help lol...it's too cute. Should I be concerned that he still has no words? I mean he's a talker but no actual mama or dada yet :( He's always been so advanced physically and he babbles all day long so I'm sure he will catch on right? lol

lillianshappymommy - Thursday, 15 Dec
she was signed in five days ago. I'm sure they are fine. You know how it is sometimes we just get super super busy. :)

destiny0619 - Thursday, 15 Dec
BellaBlue gets on here daily unless its the weekend. She hasn't been on since Friday. Anyone know if they're ok?

yummum2b - Thursday, 15 Dec
hope joshua gets better soon destiny, had my growth scan baby is 3lb now have to go back into weeks but by this website 3lb is on target for 30 weeks..my lil girl is getting a cough she hasnt been ill yet so i just hope it dnt get worse.she has started to cry wen i walk out the room now, which is cute but has to stop else il be in trouble wen my other baby is here lol

destiny0619 - Wednesday, 14 Dec
Joshua has bronchitis on the verge of pneumonia. Im sick as well with a sinus and ear infection. My daughter is hacking but shes feeling pretty good. I want this to clear up in Joshua. I need rest to get better but cause hes sick I dont rest. He is so restless at night and cries a lot during the day. He got antibiotics and will take day 3 of 5 tonight. I am supposed to go to my aunts Sunday but dont think we'll be able to with us feeling so yuck.

lillianshappymommy - Wednesday, 14 Dec
Thanks guys. @dianawilcox sorry your living with your in-laws! I don't know if I would be able to handle that AT ALL! lol. I know the right thing to do is to just stay away right now because I don't know how long I could hold my temper around them. on another note I've been asking my professors about what they plan on giving me and so far all A's!!! I love it! lol

adrihorwat - Tuesday, 13 Dec
It sucks for you, guys, who have issues with your in-laws. Thank God mine don't get involved in anything we decide. They live about an hour and 15 mins away from us and we only get together for special occasions. I can't imagine myself living with them though. I guess once you're under the same roof things change. Actually, my parents are more involved here, even though they're in South America. I think it's a cultural thing too. Hubby doesn't like it too much but it doesn't really go to extremes. Good luck, ladies!

yummum2b - Tuesday, 13 Dec
congrats destiny-well my lil girl wont stop screaming at everyone its so funny. im 29weeks pregnant now and baby is small so have to go for a growth scan every 2weeks now. havent even got half way through christmas shopping, apart from that everything is fine lol.xx

DianaWilcox - Tuesday, 13 Dec
Destiny, just make sure he's not dangerous and is no threat to you or the kids. Otherwise, hope u guys are ok, I'm glad things are moving forward for you! Lillian's, forget the inlaws! All you need is your man and your baby! I guess I'm a little bitter toward inlaws bc I'm currently living with mine, my freaking house isn't ready yet...few more months. I'm on the verge of killing my motherinlaw some days...they can really push your buttons. All I want is to be alone with my husband and baby, and that's ok!

lillianshappymommy - Monday, 12 Dec
I'm glad he's admitted it! that's the first step. Good luck in working everything out! Just try not to stress out too much your carrying now! :)) Yes I know what you mean! I am so shocked that there's only four more months until they are one! Time sure does fly by! It doesn't help that I go to school full time on weekends. That makes time fly by too. :/ The problem with going for only half the day is that we usually have to rely on someone to drive us there and back. So we wind up leaving when they do. My problem is that I'm trying to be very nice to them and all, but like you said I don't want my memories of lillian's first holidays to be bad ones. :(

destiny0619 - Monday, 12 Dec
I actually havent been on very much except to read how u ladies r here and there because I did leave for about 3 weeks. I came back and things have been better but not great. We are going to go to a therapist soon cause he actually admitted that he thinks he might be scitzofrenic (I dont know how to spell it). So it might not be the best time for me to be pg but Im excited that Joshua will have a sibling close in age. I think maybe u could go to the inlaws for a few hrs but not the entire day. U dont want to remember lillians first holidays in a bad way. Can u believe our babies are already 8 months? December is half through and it'll be so quick to 1st bdays.

koropola - Sunday, 11 Dec
Wow, congrats Destiny!!!

lillianshappymommy - Sunday, 11 Dec
Congratulations destiny! does this mean your not leaving your husband anymore? These past week sure has been crazy! Lillian turned 8 months on the 8th! she is growing up to be such a little spitfire love it! I've been really busy with finals and papers and preparing for last speeches etc. I'm so glad that christmas is right around the corner! I have a question for you guys. Lately my husband's family has been monopolizing our time on the holidays. I'm ok with it for the most part except this year was the first year I didn't enjoy thanksgiving and it's usually my favorite time of the year. I'm worried that christmas will be the same way and I'm a little sad about that. What do you ladies think? Should I just make up an excuse to not go? I just don't want to deal with the underhanded comments his family makes about him, me and lillian... or should I just suck it up and go?

adrihorwat - Sunday, 11 Dec
Congrats Destiny. I'm so excited for all of you, guys, who are pregnant again. I'd like to have another baby soon too, unfortunately now it's not a good time for us. Plus, baby Matthew is a handful! Good luck to all!

destiny0619 - Saturday, 10 Dec
Joshua will be 8 months on the 12th and I just found out tonight that Im pg again.I went to the er cause I thought I had pneumonia and I dont but they told me Im pg. Did a blood test to confirm. Due in Aug.

rbrencur - Saturday, 10 Dec
if anyone is interested I added a photo of the belly growth from 11 weeks to 15 weeks on my profile. :)

rbrencur - Wednesday, 7 Dec
oh koro I def am! lol. I also update my profile often, so if you're not on my friends network def join so you get the updates there as sometimes I can be lazy, or just don't have the time. Emma is 9 months old tomorrow :O. I'm staing here for a bit though because it's sooooooo slow there lol. Today emma was whiney and wanted to sleep and didn't want to eat solids, and even her bottle she would eat for a bit then not want it, then eat some more of it, then not want it.. it took her forever to finish a bottle. so I'm thinking its either more teeth wanting to come in, or shes gearing up for a growth spurt. God I hope shes not getting sick!!!!

koropola - Wednesday, 7 Dec
Yes Rb, you are right. Yum should keep us posted and all the ladies that are preggers, please keep us posted on your pregnancies and birth stories as well....

rbrencur - Tuesday, 6 Dec
hi ladies. So docs went great. Hearbteat was 149. I got back Jan 4th, and we find out what we are having at our ultrasound on Jan 9th :) woot!! yum - you must be excited!!!! Be sure to let us know how it goes!!

koropola - Monday, 5 Dec
My lo teething - She has a fever and a cold, so we can't sleep at night. My poor baby....

hisgirleveryday - Monday, 5 Dec
lo is doing so much its insane over here. she is still not into baby food. which im ok with. we go back to the doc in like 2 weeks or so. she is climbing and crawling and finally letting go of me enough to let others play with her. lol. she has let go of things from the standing position a few times already too. and she can walk the couch, holding on of course. but she is doing great, still a tiny little thing too. only about 14-15 pounds.

hisgirleveryday - Monday, 5 Dec
babyross and nikki...weve missed you girls. welcome back

yummum2b - Monday, 5 Dec
hi everyone,well my daughter isnow waiting to see a doctor cus she just wont even try to stand with support or anything but she sits up well and finally has her first tooth,she has definetly found her voice think im going to have a right chatter box on my hands lol...glad everyones babies are doing well, iv got 11 more weeks then i meet my other lil princess... its gone so quick.

koropola - Sunday, 4 Dec
Wow Babyross, It's so good to hear from you dear. I am glad that Ava is doing great. Olivia is also doing the same as Ava, but she has one tooth. The second tooth is cutting as well. I am sure she'll be having 2 teeth when she turns 9mos...lol!!!

BabyRoss - Sunday, 4 Dec
Hi girls! I have been gone for a while too, well I actually read daily, on my phone, but never really post cuz I don't have time to get on the real computer. Anyway, Ava is almost 9 months (7 more days) and she has just started crawling and pulling up. She wants to stand ALL the time. It's cute! As for food, she takes about 3 six ounce bottles and eats baby food and snacks 3 meals a day. She actually eats the school lunch at school and our food for dinner, in moderation of course. She is a big girl and weighs 19 lbs. She is just so sweet! I miss you girls, koropola, rbrencur, 421honeymoonbaby, bensmum, aimee.... hope your peanuts are all doing well! ;-)

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