Congratulations, you’ve made it through the first 9 months of your baby’s life! It’s amazing to see how much they’ve grown and developed since the day they were born. As a new parent, it can be overwhelming to keep up with all the changes, so let’s take a look at what to expect in terms of baby development over the next 9 months.
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1-3 Months
During these first few months, your baby will be developing their motor skills, such as learning to control their head movements and grasping objects. They’ll also start to recognize faces and voices and respond to your touch and voice. They’ll begin to learn the difference between day and night and develop a sleep pattern.
4-6 Months
At this stage, your baby will start to sit up with support and may even start to roll over. They’ll become more aware of their surroundings and will start to reach for objects, transfer objects from one hand to the other, and bring objects to their mouth. They’ll also start to babble and mimic sounds.
7-9 Months
During these months, your baby will start to crawl, pull themselves up and stand while holding onto something. They’ll continue to babble and start to say “mama” and “dada” with meaning. They’ll also start to understand simple instructions, such as “No” and “Come here”.
FAQs
1. When should my baby start crawling?
Every baby is different, but most babies start to crawl between 7-10 months of age.
2. When should my baby start standing up?
Again, every baby is different, but most babies start to pull themselves up and stand while holding onto something around 7-9 months of age.
3. When will my baby start talking?
Babies start to babble around 4-6 months of age and will start saying simple words, such as “mama” and “dada” with meaning around 7-9 months of age. However, some babies may not start talking until closer to 12 months of age.
4. How much should my baby be eating at 9 months old?
At 9 months old, your baby should be eating a variety of solid foods three times a day, along with breast milk or formula. They should be consuming around 24-32 ounces of breast milk or formula per day.
5. When should I start baby-proofing my home?
It’s never too early to start baby-proofing your home, but it becomes especially important once your baby starts crawling and grabbing objects. It’s best to start baby-proofing around 6 months of age.
In conclusion, your baby will continue to develop and reach new milestones over the next 9 months. Remember, every baby is different and will develop at their own pace. Enjoy watching your baby grow and learn new things!