Baby Development at 9 months

Source: Baby Development at 9 months

Speech and Language Development: : baby may understand more words or simple phrases, this makes your interaction between you and him more meaningful and important. Although the number of words he can say is very limited, but the number of words or simple phrases that he can understand may be far greater than what we estimate. At this time, you should talk to your baby more often, this can help him to understand or recognize more words.

When you say "no" to stop your baby from touching or doing certain things, he may be able to stop what he is doing. When you call his name, he may also stop his activity and look at you.

Movement or motor skill: the nine-month-old baby's hand movement become more and more dedicate and sophisticated. He is able to pick up small objects by using his thumb and forefinger. At nine month, your baby may like to use his index finger to dig or point things. It is not a weird action, it is a way that your baby is exploring the surrounding. Hence, parents do not need stop him from doing that. His leg muscle has strengthened further. With some help from you, he may be able to stand up for a while. He may be able to stand up slowly from sitting position by holding onto the bed railing.

Read further about social and emotional development of baby at 9 months