9 Months
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Development Milestones at 9 Months
Personal Social
When upset may cry, kick, bang or throw things.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Communication
Likes to copy sounds and make facial expressions.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Problem Solving
Will find a toy if hidden, copies what others do.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Social Emotional
Plays peek-a-boo, will sometimes cry for the attention of his/her needs.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Fine Motor
Holds and grabs toys in both hands and from one to the other.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Gross Motor
Moves from sitting to lying down, sits up without support and may crawl.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Be patient. A child's development isn't always a smooth journey. Find out more about when to be concerned and for more detailed developmental checklists please refer below:
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