Babies at 9 months show preferences for certain foods and comfort objects. They understand simple commands like "no" and can imitate sounds. Physically, they can grasp objects, pass toys between hands, pull themselves up to stand while holding on, and may take steps when supported.
Babies at 9 months show preferences for certain foods and comfort objects. They understand simple commands like "no" and can imitate sounds. Physically, they can grasp objects, pass toys between hands, pull themselves up to stand while holding on, and may take steps when supported.
Babies at 9 months show preferences for certain foods and comfort objects. They understand simple commands like "no" and can imitate sounds. Physically, they can grasp objects, pass toys between hands, pull themselves up to stand while holding on, and may take steps when supported.
Physical development Enjoy songs and action rhymes
Gross motor skills
Play alone for long periods of time
Often need a comfort object, such as a teddy bear or a special blanket Enjoy making noises by banging toys
Nine months
Cognitive and Language
Understand and obey no Recognize familiar pictures Imitate some adult sounds Variety of intonation
Fine motor skills
Can grasp objects between finger and thumb (pincer grasp) Pass toys easily from one hand to the other Can release a toy, but not set it down
Find ways to move
around on the floor: maybe rolling, wriggling or crawling on stomach Pull themselves to a standing position Can sit unsupported for about 15 minutes May take steps when both hands are held