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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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lilmeh2 - Tuesday, 7 Feb
thanks for that, are you all on birth control while breastfeeding?

storm826 - Tuesday, 7 Feb
lilmeh2 - i'm still bf and have not had my first pp af yet.

lillianshappymommy - Tuesday, 7 Feb
@lilmeh2 I'm no longer breast feeding. Stopped at six months. :/ But as soon as I stopped I got a regular period going again. THAT is definitely something I did not miss. lol You know what I am amazed about? In less than two months lillian can have a glass of regular whole milk. I can't believe that I won't be giving her anymore formula. Glad though because whole milk is a WHOOOOLLLLEEE lot cheaper. Pun intended. :) Oh I forgot to mention in my last post lillians CLAPPING!! Yay so now she claps, waves hello, byebye and she getting three more teeth in bringing her total up to seven! I will say this to the day I die, It AMAZES me how fast they are growing up! lol

lillianshappymommy - Tuesday, 7 Feb
@kodyzboo HAHA! I'm a giants fan through and through and I am soooo glad we beat the patriots! It was about time! lol. We're having a parade today and if I didn't have to go to work I would take lilly to it. Sometimes I want to cry when I think about those days when we were pregnant. lol I miss them soo much I think we all were feeling the same much of the time and it amazed me that all of us had our babies in and around the time we were suppose to. :) Unfortunately, I'm a little too busy to have another baby and lillian is at the age now where she's ALWAYS doing something she is not suppose to. lol I would go bonkers trying to keep up with her and a new little one. lol @bellablue did you change your name? That happened to me when I changed my name and I thought everything was gone then I refreshed the page and viola it was back. @desiny how's the baby growing? any signs of movement yet? How is the hubby? and destiny?

lilmeh2 - Tuesday, 7 Feb
any of you still bf and have not got first pp af? I am. I have decided to go off the pill, not try to get pregnant but let it happen when it does. Love to know what others think.

bellablue - Monday, 6 Feb
i dont what the hell happened my profile is all white n blank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bellablue - Monday, 6 Feb
i love to get together i really want another but really like to wait shes 9 noths but so ahead of her time! so reallyyyyyy keepsd me on my toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol another 9 months im golden :))))))))

bellablue - Monday, 6 Feb
destiny i sent my email hun

Destiny*Joshua*BabyOnTheWay - Monday, 6 Feb
Sorry to anyone I sent messages to and it sent 2. Im doing it on my phone and it screws up when I push the back button.

Kodyz boo - Monday, 6 Feb
destiny-i think its great that a few of us actually stayed on and kept in touch and i hope we stay in touch forever too lol! it would be nice to be preggo with one of you ladies too but im hoping to be preggo very soon so i don't know if that will happen since you all want to wait! I'm not on the east coast anymore...in kentucky but ill always be from mass and a patriots fan...i was very sad they lost yesterday :( but it was a good game still.

bellablue - Monday, 6 Feb
afternoon all had a blast at our super bowl party Arianna was excellent did her bath routine and with all family here she still went to bed all night shes such a good baby! Now planning my hubbys birthday party hope all have a great day xxx

lillianshappymommy - Saturday, 4 Feb
I know how all of you feel! I don't have many people my age who have babies over here and the people who are older have older kids. -__- so I'm pretty glad that I get to keep talking to you guys! I love love love the fact that you guys stayed on! You guys are great! @ destiny on the east coast you should def move over here. ;) Lillians birthday will just be family and maybe one or two friends that I consider family. I'm thinking outside, but that could be tricky if it rains. I'mma do an easter theme since her birthday falls on easter sunday.

bkle - Saturday, 4 Feb
I had to cut my babies hair today. her bangs were soooo long she couldnt see out of them anymore haha. she was so great the hole time. such a joy. the doc said she ranged in the 95% of height and 55% average for weight. and coming along better then most premees born 6 weeks early. Feeling blessed :-)

bellablue - Saturday, 4 Feb
it is very nice to stay in touch with you ladies i feel like i known you for ever! i so hope we stay in touch i love to and to hear all about your new bundles of joy and hopefully some one will be pregnant when i will be again lol! I love talking to you ladies everyday and hearing about your little ones and getting advice crazy how time flies wow its like a roller coaster-kodyzboo i will be skyping to with my brother who is in the navy just started doing it i love it! she only seen him once and we were so close as kids and adults when he left i was so sad hes younger by three years. my five dogs and a baby lol its like i have 6 kids haha! taking walks bathing all the dogs feeding them and so on keeps me going for sure and next week i will be taking care of another dog who's owners cant keep him so trying to find him a loving home :( hope all you lovely ladies have a great super bowl day

Destiny*Joshua*BabyOnTheWay - Saturday, 4 Feb
So weird that its just the 6 of us from the beginning till now. Sorry if I counted wrong. U all r on the east coast? Im all the was in Oregon. I wonder how long we'll keep in touch.

Kodyz boo - Saturday, 4 Feb
bella-that sounds cute :) i can't believe it's time to start planning our babies first birthday! its gone by so fast! KJ will definitely be getting a scooby doo cake and im gonna make it :) and we will probably make some good food cuz my hubby and i are pretty good cooks too. im hoping my sister is gonna come from mass and my mom and lil sister from north carolina but my other sis is stuck in germany :( so we will skype with her!

bellablue - Friday, 3 Feb
hey ladies we are having family over for arianna's first b day we are gonna have it at my sister and laws beach house balloons mickey mouse theme cake good food we all great cooks! and nephews and nieces about 7 kids not extreme but a nice little day for arianna video camera out and my new professional cannon camera i got for christmas from hubby this camera is amazing the picture are soo nice! she loves mickey mouse so we will be doing that as her cake hot dog hot dog hot diggity dog! lol i have that song in my head all day from hearing itlol

Kodyz boo - Friday, 3 Feb
destiny-im sure things will start getting better once you have more energy to do stuff :)

lovelybaby2 - Friday, 3 Feb
DianaWilcox - Glad he is feeling better!! Both Little Man and DD are sick right now, started with a runny nose and sneeze for her and then this morning the both had really bad wet sounding coughs =( Have his 9month Appt set for this week so might just go in early. We have all ready rented out the place we will be having it at, bcuz its just to many people to have in the house. But other then that im not sure about anything else yet. We did Mickey for DD first so I don't want to ues it for him, cant believe its only 3months away!!! Destiny~~ Im sorry your not feeling happy with it right now, maybe your just feeling overwhelmed right now with everything going on and being so tired. Hope u feel better soon

Destiny*Joshua*BabyOnTheWay - Friday, 3 Feb
I'm going 2 invite family and some people from church for Joshuas party. I'm not sure if we'll go 2 Papas Pizza Parlor that has a play area (its not set up for babies, 2-10 yo probably) or do it at home. I'll decorate so we have memories in pictures. I have an u/s today to scan for downs and the others. I've never done this testing but feel like I need 2 know this time. I'm 12 w 1 d. Not feeling pg other than the crankyness and irritated stomach. Not really happy about it. I feel like I'm not giving Joshua the attention he needs.

Kodyz boo - Thursday, 2 Feb
not doing anything big for KJ's 1st birthday either! I'm definitely gonna make a Scooby doo cake though because that's my hubbys favorite and ill probably add a soccer theme to it cuz he loves that as well! as far as family...we are trying to get my immediate family here but maybe by then we will make a few friends as well but I agree he's so lil that he won't even remember!!! dianna-glad the bug went away! lovely-kj isn't crabby all the time but when he is...its bad and i feel so bad :( he's still sleeping and nursing great though so I can't complain too much.

DianaWilcox - Thursday, 2 Feb
Thanks guys! It was a stomach virus that passed pretty quick! He still doesn't take much milk in...but he eats plenty of real food so I guess every kid is different! For his 1st bday it'll just be my immediate fam and my hubby's immediate fam over for dinner (I'll prob order a few trays of food just to keep it easy for me) and cake...that's it! Nothing crazy...he's too little to even know what's going on lol

Destiny*Joshua*BabyOnTheWay - Thursday, 2 Feb
What r the plans for 1st birthdays? With Destiny we just had friends and family over to my moms. Nothing big at all.

lovelybaby2 - Thursday, 2 Feb
Thanks ladies!! Im so excited but Im changed it to next weekend, so my aunt can go with me and cuz we have so much going on this weekend, and I don't want to feel rushed with something that should be relaxing you know. We just have to much going on this weekend, We have to go see a scchool for my DD, we went to one last weekend that we love, but they only take 20 kids so there is a chance she might not get in so we are going to see another one that she will go to if she doesn't get into the other, its the same kind of school just not as close to us as the other one, or as new but its still good. I cant believe my princess will be 5 and starting school, the time just goes by way to fast!! Kodyz boo~~ I think a couples thing would be nice, might have to do that next!! Lucas has his two top coming in now, but he only get crabby when he's drinkin his bottle. These two seem to be easier on him then the last two. bellablue~~That sounds like fun, we will be at my MIL for a party, should be a good time. DianaWilcox -Im sorry your little guy is sick, Hope he feels better soon. My DD woke up this morning with a runny nose and sneezing, so im sure we will all have a cold soon here

Kodyz boo - Thursday, 2 Feb
bella-thx but i dont think kj will have your hubbys genes cuz my hubby is only 5'10 lol and i am 5'3! Go Patssssss!!!! thats my team wohoo!!!! lovely-thanks girl im hoping to get preggo fast. Spa sounds like fun hope you have a blast! my hubby is always trying to get me to go to a couples one...maybe someday!!! Diana-sorry ur baby is sick i hate that too. kj had a double ear infection a month ago and that was horrible and right now his two top teeth are coming in so he's crabby and in pain and i hate that :(

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