Nine
Months
Development
Imitates sounds
(mama, dada)
Sits alone
Creeps/crawls
Responds to name
Finds toy when hidden
Looks at pictures
in a book
Turns head towards
sounds
Nutrition
Encourage to feed
self (messes will happen)
Give finger foods
- offer small amounts
Cut table food in
tiny pieces - watch for mouth stuffing
Never put to bed
with bottle
Start decreasing
breast or bottle feedings as baby
eats more food
Safety
Home should be completely
child proof
Secure child in
high chair
Check bath water
temperature by placing elbow in water
Have emergency numbers
by telephone
Caution: no
hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, hard candy, etc.
Discipline
Be consistent at
bedtime
Security blankets
are okay
Naps are important
Praise good behavior