Check the physical and emotional development milestones!
Physical development milestones you can expect
7 Months:
- Sits without support
- Reaches for things with a sweeping motion
- Imitates speech sounds (babbles)
8 Months:
- Says "dada" and "mama" to both parents (isn't specific)
- Begins to crawl
- Passes object from hand to hand
- Points at objects
9 Months:
- Combines syllables into word like sounds
- Stands while holding onto something
10 Months:
- Waves goodbye
- Picks things up with pincer grasp
- Crawls well
- Responds to name and understands "no"
11 Months:
- Says "dada" and "mama" to the right parent (is specific)
- Stands alone for a couple of seconds
- Puts objects into a container
- Understands simple instructions
12 Months:
- Imitates others' activities
- Indicates wants with gestures
- Takes a few steps
- Understands and responds to simple instructions
Emotional development milestones you can expect
7 Months:
- Enjoys social interaction
- Expresses anger more strongly
- Tries to mimic adult sounds
8 Months:
- Can differentiate between what is familiar and unfamiliar
- May become shy or anxious with strangers
- Cries in frustration when he can't reach a toy or do something he wants to do
9 Months:
- Looks at correct picture when an image is named
- Smiles and kisses own image in the mirror
- Likes to play near parent (eg. in kitchen while Mom is cooking)
- May be more sensitive to the presence of other children
10 Months:
- Self-esteem begins to develop
- Responds to positive recognition such as clapping
- Becomes cautious of heights
- Shows moods such as sad, happy, and angry
11 Months:
- Tries to gain approval and avoid disapproval
- Can be uncooperative
12 Months:
- Can fluctuate between being cooperative and uncooperative
- Shows a developing sense of humor
- May cling to parents or one parent in particular