7-9 Months

As baby’s prepping herself for crawling, you’ve got to get your home ready. We know you probably baby-proofed when baby first came home, but having a crawler changes everything. Get down on your hands and knees to see what hazards are around that you'll need to guard against. Tha

At 7 months old, your baby may be rolling or crawling up a storm (or not, since crawling is not considered a developmental "must-do").

Track the most important seven-month-old baby’s developments and milestones and learn everyday tips for feeding, sleeping, safety, and more.

At seven months, your baby is becoming independent and developing his own unique personality. From picking up a favorite toy to scooting or crawling from place to place, your 7-month-old is learning how to control his environment and finding out that being in control can be fun.

Baby has become quite the observer. He’s very aware of his surroundings and what’s happening around him. If you have a tendency to lose your cool in high-pressure situations, you'll want to dial the emotions back—baby's watching and learning. One thing that probably stresses out

At 8 months old, your baby's communication is expanding daily and you may start to hear "Mama" or "Dada."

By the time your baby is 8 months old, not only is she getting around, she’s also probably getting into everything! Babies are especially curious at this stage because they are becoming more aware of their environment.

Look at all baby has achieved! Your nine-month-old baby is probably sitting (with or without support), pulling up to standing, clapping her hands and maybe even working on crawling and cruising. She also loves picking up food to feed herself using her index finger and thumb in th

At 9 months old, your babbling baby is developing and refining language skills each day. Find out what else is in store for your 9-month-old.

Three-quarters of the way through your baby’s first year and there is hardly a trace of that tiny bundle you brought home from the hospital just nine months ago. Now your baby is a mobile, vocal, and very enterprising adventurer.

Baby is probably mobile; trying new foods; and playing new games. Learn more Milestones at 7-9 months from What To Expect.