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Your baby, 9 months


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9 months old Your baby will be beginning to talk soon! You may have already heard a recognizable word, but now your baby will start to say things voluntarily. Praise your baby and congratulate her for a job well done. Babies like to please adults and if she knows that you are proud, she will be more likely to attempt it again. When you are talking to her, use hand motions to show her what you are talking about. Remember to use clear words so that she can imitate your sounds. When your baby is crying for help or whining for something that she wants, remind her that she can tell you what she wants without crying.

He can crawl up stairs now, so make sure you are using gates at your stairways. He may be able to stand up and take steps at this point. He is able to walk with the support of a sturdy structure or your help. Your baby likes to bang toys together and make noise. If you give your baby blocks, watch him build a tower with them. Your baby probably likes to scribble on paper and likes when she can see you do the same.

Your baby may be scared of things that she was scared of before. This is normal and will probably pass. Your baby is becoming stubborn and begins to test authority at times. This is a part of her becoming independent. She likes to show you her toys, but most likely does not like to share them. Because your baby is beginning to test you and needs more guidance now, it is important to know how to discipline babies. You should prevent a situation that will allow him to do something that you do not like. Do not leave the remote on the table if you don't want him to push a button. Ignore behaviors that are not harmful. If your baby has pulled all of your socks out of the drawer, pick them up and ignore it. Otherwise, it teaches him that he can do things to get your attention. Reward your baby when she is playing well. Don't keep your baby in a playpen or swing all day long. She will not be able to experience the freedom she needs to learn.

Encourage him to use all of his senses every day. Play different types of music for your baby to hear. Introduce your baby to different cultures by playing international music. Allow him to play with toys that have various textures, patterns, colors, sizes and shapes. When you are feeding your baby, give him a variety of flavors try. Your baby can even experience different scents.

Give your baby a large bowl full of dry cereal, noodles,rice, water or other small items. Hand him some measuring spoons or cups and let him dump and scoop the objects. When he learns how to use one item, give him another one to try out. You can also give him old boxes or containers to stack. Other toys that your baby might like are: balls, nesting blocks, books, bath toys, push toys, toys with lights and sounds, musical instruments, dolls and puppets, large trucks and cars, and toy telephones.

Continue to encourage your baby to feed herself by giving her fruits, vegetables, crackers, cereals and cheeses that he can easily eat on his own. Even if your baby is messy when he is eating, praise him for feeding himself. If your baby refuses one type of food today, try it again another day. It can take several tries before a baby will like some foods.

Developmental Milestones 9 Months Old

Physical
  • Enjoys walking while holding onto a sturdy object
  • Perfects pulling to a standing position
  • Can stand with assistance
  • Some babies will take small steps on their own

Intellectual
  • Your baby loves to play games
  • Uses the pincer grasp well
  • Drinks from a cup
  • Says mama and dada
  • Understands no
  • Can complete simple commands

Emotional
  • Does not like sleep-may skip the morning nap
  • Wants to be with you or another familiar face
  • Shy around strangers
  • Is beginning to understand that you will return when you leave

Age Appropriate Toys
  • Toys with faces
  • Stuffed animals
  • Books
  • Balls
  • Musical toys
  • Stacking toys
  • Building toys
  • Toys that roll
  • Push toys
  • Exersaucer
  • Jumpers


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sleepyem - 1.7 hours ago
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!

erin a - 3.9 hours ago
Tyler today at lunch .... Photobucket

erin a - 4 hours ago
tyler had a grilled cheese for the first time (as suggested by jess.)and he LOOOVED it. He ate the whole thing. Lunch he had turkey meat, cheese, and diced apples from Gerber.

janet8 - 5.2 hours ago
LOL.. definitely hamster cheeks!

janet8 - 5.3 hours ago
This is him yesterday with the food bowl.

janet8 - 5.3 hours ago
oh yes. forgot to tell you - gave Josh pasta & sauce for the first time - let him eat it with his fingers. He is a very neat eater.. although lots of it got on the floor, there was less on him that I'd expected. I also gave him a piece of chicken for him to eat with his fingers. He chews well. about an hour later I noticed he was fussing, but wouldn't take my boob. Then he put it in his mouth and kind of chewed it (which he only does when he has food in his mouth). Anyway, I checked and saw that he had stored some chewed chicken in his cheeks.. LOL.. I don't know if he was able to get it out the side, so I got it out with his toothbrush... was a little weirded out because I worried that if we'd put him to sleep like that, would he have gagged/choked in his sleep? Probably not - I used to fall asleep with gum in my mouth in my wild student days, and used to wake up with it still in my cheeks, LOL so maybe it's hereditary..

janet8 - 5.4 hours ago
What I heard about co-sleeping is that if you want them in their own room later, you should move them by 7 months (LOL OOOPS).. as they start to develop separation anxiety between 7-10 months. I have heard that co-sleeping is if they're in the same room. Josh is still in our room. We are not ready to have him in his own room. Since he had his 6mth vaccinations, he stopped sleeping thru and started to wake in the night to eat and to cuddle. We've learned to wear t-shirts to bed so that we can push the duvet down to reduce a suffocating risk, but I did put the duvet over him while we were awake to assure myself that he is able to pull it off himself if it goes over his head. He pulled it off in a second. Also, when he was about 1 month, I had him on the bed feeding him. I put him on a cushion and he ended up falling between the cushion and me. Even though I was very sleep deprived at that stage, he kicked me so hard and managed to get about 4 in between my waking and moving him, so I don't worry so much about suffocation risks, although I stay careful. sorry for long post.. not very succinct @ 4am.. (needed to pump!)

kayandrysmom - 5.4 hours ago
Do you give yoru LO corn? I am most afraid of that veggie bc it seems harder to chew. I should try the frozen veggies and see how she does. I tried pastina tonight...she was a bit weirded out haha

laurepz11 - 5.6 hours ago
christine...im having the same problem with Elizabeth and baby food. I have been giving her cereal in the morning either cheerios or special K. In the afternoon she has some fruit and for dinner she has whatever we are having. A good way to cook chicken is to bake it with about 1/4 inch of water or chicken broth and it becomes very soft and easily chewable!! I cut it into small pieces then kinda mash it with my fingers to make it like its chewed already. I also bought a bag of frozen mixed vegetables *which i normally put in meatloaf and i steamed a few pieces for her and she loves it. Its a mixture of peas, carrots, lima beans, string beans*which i didnt give her, and corn. The peas and lima beans i squeeze out of the rough skin so its just the insides which is not so chokable. i to am extremely paranoid of choking and my husband is even worse. He cant even be in the room when shes eating he gets soo stressed. She also likes french toast, pita bread, waffles.

aliboo - 6.3 hours ago
@mommy2ian, after seeing ur post, I'm now wondering if me letting my little one share my room is considered co-sleeping also??? I still have his crib in my room, and he sleeps in in his crib straight thru the nights link

kayandrysmom - 9.6 hours ago
Thanks jess!! Rylee loves The wonderpets, Mickey mouse clubhouse and the backyardigans!! I think its all the music and bright colors!

mommy2ian - 13.3 hours ago
jasberr-- Ian LOVES the backyardigans!!! some times the only way I can make him eat is to put his video on, ge gets soo in to it that he doesn´t even notice i am feeding him lol, Oh and sometime he only wants to watch the entrance to the tv show, you know where they sing and dance the backyardigans song haha is too funny, by the way I been trying to get him a Pablo stuffed animal but I haven´t find one, so if u ladies see one let me know please!!!

mommy2ian - 13.3 hours ago
So Ian finally got his 9m appoinment yesterday. He is 22.6lbs and 28 1/2 inches long!! dr said he was perfect!!! :) He is in the 65% for weight and 58% for height, I told him he is still waking up at nights, and suggested the CIO method, but I told him since he is sleeping in my bed It was not a good idea for us hehe of course he wasn´t happy about the co-sleeping thing, but hey hubby is deployed I need some company!!! So I won´t be trying the CIO till I get my winter break from work and I can put him in his room. He has 2 teeth (bottom ones) and he is eating 2 jars of baby food plus 1 or 2 bowls of cereal a day, and snacks during the day (fresh fruit, puffs, yougurt melts, goldfish crackers) Ohh and about 18-24 oz formula. I thought it was too much but dr said it was fine, he told me I could even add some more milk arround bed time to help him sleep better. He is in 12 month clothes they fit perfect, but now i´m buying 12-18 so they can last longer, they are still a bit too big, but hey, he ´ll grow!!!

jessberr31 - 13.9 hours ago
Jiovanni is watching his show right now, Yo Gabba Gabba, and he is sooooo into it! He watches it straight through, lol. I need to get him some bedding with Yo Gabba on it, anyone seen any anywhere? I think I'll be getting him some toys of it for x-mas. I know they have a Broby that swings his arms around and sings, too funny! He'd LOVE it!

jessberr31 - 14 hours ago
Erin, thats what I thought. I looked on the CDC site and its one of the warning signs to go to the er. Also shortness of breath, which I been having a LOT. But maybe its just bronchitis, I get it almost every year. Usually I get it when its real real cold though, which is making me think otherwise, ya know? Now I just have to find the time to go, lol. And what ER to go to! We have so many hospitals, and most of their ER's suck. And I know they're all crowded b/c it was on the news.:(

jessberr31 - 14.5 hours ago
You have to scroll down closer to the bottom for some recipes.

jessberr31 - 14.5 hours ago
KayandRy's, I found this for you: http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/babyfingerfood.htm

kayandrysmom - 15 hours ago
Bezzi-Rylee grinds her teeth too and it drives me NUTS! They say its normal though...its funny bc she has 2 bottom middle and 1 top canine and she moved her mouth to grind them...i hate the sound!

erin a - 15.6 hours ago
jessbear... it sounds like you guys possibly had the swine flu a couple weeks a go. You probably should take atleast your lo to the er. They say if your cough comes back worse after its died down that is when to seek medical attention ESPECIALLY in LO's.

kayandrysmom - 16.1 hours ago
Ok ladies...Rylee is about 9 1/2 months old now...has 3 teeth...2 bottom middle and 1 top canine. She is getting VERY tired of her regular baby food! I gave her the gerber graduates fruit dices and she loves those. She can chew Puffs, yogurt melts, soft fruits. I need suggestions on food for her! She currently is eating stage 2 Earths best food. I tried stage 3 but shes really not even that into that! She loooves lasagna. I am just so scared of choking. What are you feeding your LOs now? I am going to get more of the fruit and veggie dices bc she did really well with those but she needs meals too. I am also going to try the Plum Organics food that missbella siggested so that i can give her a different flavor. So any suggestions...meals snacks anything would be appreciated. Thanks!

bezzi44 - 16.9 hours ago
RE SWINE FLU- http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/vip-blog/kevinsmilf08/1257269393 this is a blog worth reading. Long but informative.

bezzi44 - 17 hours ago
cute - not sure about that one. my lo keeps grinding hers. i read we should be taking them to a ped. dentist already but i think that's a bit much. i keep forgetting the infant toothpaste but just put it on the list for dh. RACY- i wish i could figure out who was who on fb vs IAP!!!

cutelilsurprise - 19.3 hours ago
My LO has three bottom teeth and four top teeth. His top four are about 1/2 way in. He appears to have an underbite with his bottom teeth sticking out in front of the top ones. Anyone else have this? Will it correct itself once his top teeth are full grown?

rachy2606 - 20.3 hours ago
Bezzi hey! I know I see the odd update from you on FB but glad to hear you and family are well, apat from the colds. I think as our LOs are getting bigger, we get less time on here, so a few familiar faces have disappeared. But its nice when they reappear, even just to say hey!

J9 - 21.5 hours ago
in terms of keeping clean while out and about i've found this hand sanitizer spray that kills viruses and bacteria and it has no alcohol and no odour and is very gentle. i use it all the time, even at home and sometimes i spray some on maddy's hands if we are out and about. i get so irritated when people touch her on the face, i know they mean well but i really don't want their germs on her face!! i do get worried when i take her to baby groups and she puts things in her mouth... it's impossible to stop her though so i don't know what to do! would i seem like a paranoid mother if i took disinfectant wipes to clean everything before she touches is?!

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