Psychomotor development of 9-month-old babies, what can the baby do?
Nine-month-old babies begin to crawl, which allows them to move from one place to another with ease and to explore more things. Parents of babies of this age have to be very attentive, because now the baby has more autonomy at home.
The calendar of development milestones is always indicative. Some babies acquire certain skills before others or develop one more quickly and another more slowly.
Premature babies, those born with low birth weight and those who have had problems in the first days/weeks of life may progress more slowly.
Gross motor skills of a 9-month-old baby
– Body posture and movements you can do:
– Start crawling. Some crawl backwards. Others crawl on the buttock and thigh.
– Learn to stand up leaning on furniture. She stands up for a few moments and falls.
Hands of 9 month old baby
– Grab objects between the index finger and the base of the thumb.
– Gives objects to his parents.
– Play to hit objects in a sharp and loud way. He throws them to the ground.
Vision of the 9 month old baby
– He recognizes himself in the mirror.
9 month old baby hearing
– Turns his head in the direction of the voice even when spoken to him in a low voice.
Social relationship of the 9 month old baby
– Start games.
– Indicates with his hands that he wants a toy or to be picked up.
– Responds to signals from another person.
– He resists having a toy taken from him.
9 month old baby language
– Imitates the sounds that are told to him.
– Use your voice to get attention, instead of crying.
How does a nine month old baby eat?
In general, nine-month-old babies will already have tried most fruits and vegetables, as well as chicken, turkey, beef and other meats. Once the little one has tasted each vegetable in the purees, the foods should be combined to vary the flavors and textures. Some babies can already taste some legumes such as lentils, as well as rice. Both salt and sugar should not be added to the diet of nine-month-old babies. Only a little olive oil can be added to vegetable purees. The baby can continue trying pieces of fruit, bread, which do not offer choking risks.
Stimulate nine-month-old babies
It can be said that at nine months the baby begins a new stage in his life, in terms of his abilities. Games like clapping or interaction are preferred by babies in their ninth month of life. She amuses them and entertains them a lot. The baby will love to crawl in her sleep and she will no longer want you to hold her. She wants to be more down to earth. Some babies will already be able to walk around the house holding on to furniture or even to their parents’ fingers. Everything around you represents a source of stimulation for the baby. So parents should continue to offer a safe home for their little one.