9 month milestones

Milestones
Written By Erica Rampant

About Milestones

Babies develop on different timelines. Development happens on a continuum, so some babies will develop some skills earlier and some a little later. Here are some of the skills that are likely to emerge each month.

9 Month Old Milestones

  • looks for things she sees you hide

  • Pincer grasp-picks up cereal between thumb and index finger

  • easily distracted, interrupts feedings frequently

  • child physiologically capable of sleeping more than about 4 hours at a time (can store sufficient glycogen)

If your baby hasn't achieved these skills It's not necessarily a delay, but If you have concerns that's a good reason to ask your pediatrician or get help from a pediatric OT or PT.

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