Emma: 9 Months Old

Emma turned 9 months old on April 30th. According to "What to Expect the First Year" this is where she is at with her developmental milestones.

Most babies will probably be able to...

• She can do:
• Get into a sitting position from tummy
• Work to get a toy that is out of reach
• Respond to own name (most of the time)
• Smile at self in mirror
• Follow your gaze when you look away

Half of all babies will be able to...

• She can do:
• Pull up to standing position from sitting
• Crawl
• Stand holding on to someone to something
• Say "mama" and "dada" without meaning (she totally knows the meaning)
• Play peekaboo

• She can't yet do:
• Object if you try to take a toy away (or hasn't yet)
• Pick up a tiny object with thumb and finger (she is really close)

Some babies will be able to...

• She can do:
• Walk holding onto furniture (cruise) (as of 4/19/16)
• Stand alone momentarily (she doesn't do it often as she doesn't like to fall)
• Understand "no" but not always obey

• She can't yet do: 
• Clap hands or wave bye-bye (she tries, but isn't there just yet)

A few babies will be able to...

• She can do:
• Drink from a cup independently (as long as it has a straw)
• Say "dada" or "mama" with meaning (she says both)

• She can't yet do:
• Say one word other than "mama" or "dada" (Bobby disagrees, but the word she says to nurse isn't really a word. It is more just a sound.)
• Respond to one-step command with gestures ("Give that to me." said with hand out)
• Stand alone well
• Play ball (roll ball back to you)