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Baby moves a lot at 9 months
At 9 months, your baby is a travel pro. He adores walking on all fours, or slide on the buttocks to discover the world around it. Now that he is moving around a lot, don’t dress him in tight clothes that could interfere with his freedom of movement.
Your child also continues to lean on the sofa or furniture to stand up when seated on the floor.
Baby is 9 nine months old: he touches everything!
On the one hand, your child touch all and, for the past few weeks, he has been able to grab small objects. Be sure to keep dangerous objects out of reach, which they could swallow. On the other hand, your baby’s fine grip is developing. Thus, if he had not done it yet, he now manages to grab objects between his thumb and his index finger, that is to say in “pincers”. Your baby loves it too bravo or goodbye.
Baby’s language and comprehension at 9 months
Some children can say a two-syllable word. At 9 months, your baby will certainly respond to his name. He tirelessly repeats one or more sounds and tries to imitate what he hears. If you take away an item that he likes, he shows his annoyance. Your little one, who understands your expressions, may start to cry if you put on an angry expression. You will also notice that your little one is showing more and more sensitivity : he cries when another child cries.
Your baby’s games at 9 months
At this point, games like the ” hello-hidden Will delight your little one. It is also the moment to sing and mimic the famous “Thus do the little puppets do”. To learn all about the benefits of music for your little one, see the article on “Baby’s musical awakening”.
At 9 months, you can offer your child a pyramid and rings. Thanks to this first nesting game, your baby will use the “gripper” of his hand to grab objects. Even if your child does not yet know how to classify the rings from the largest to the smallest, he will gradually understand, with your help, that there is a logical sense. Depending on your preferences, know that there are plastic or fabric pyramids.
Also note that at 9 months, the doudou takes on all its importance in the daily life of your baby. Indeed, your child acquires the faculty of symbolization. He manages, thus, to imagine his mother when she is absent, and understands, little by little, that she will come back. The blanket reminds the child of the reassuring image of his mother.
Socializing your baby at 9 months
At this point, the relation that you have with your baby is very fusional. Your child can spend hours playing with you without getting bored. He needs your presence to grow, to reassure himself. You probably feel drawn to this child who is always in demand. And like his character asserts itselfyou should stay calm as much as possible.
At 9 months old, your baby is also frightened by things that did not scare him before: noises, water or people he does not know.
Your baby’s health at 9 months
His growth
At 9 months, babies measure between 65 and 75 cm. On the weight side, they weigh between 8,7 and 10,7 kg. Depending on his size, your child’s head circumference measures between 42 and 48 cm.
Vaccines
If your toddler is in a community, this month he will receive the first injection of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. The second injection will be given between her 12th and 15th month.
Consultation
This month your child will pass his second mandatory health check-up. At the pediatrician or at the PMI of your choice. This exam allows you to monitor your baby’s growth, to take stock of its diet and adjust it if necessary, and to check its proper development. The doctor observes your baby’s new abilities (the way he sits or begins to stand, the position of his head, if he reacts to his name, or if he catches objects in the pinch. , between thumb and forefinger). Your baby’s hearing, hearing and sight are also closely monitored by the doctor. However, the visual problems that are difficult to diagnose in toddlers, do not hesitate to take your child to an ophthalmologist, especially if he has a tendency to bump into himself, or if there is a family history. The specialist has suitable equipment to screen for visual disturbances from an early age.
During this second compulsory visit, the pediatrician will also ask you questions about the quality of your child’s sleep and how he or she is cared for. He will also make sure that your little one is up to date with their vaccines. As a reminder, at this age, your baby should have his three injections of Pentavac (DT Coq Polio anti-Haemophilus), and his reminder of Prévenar, which protect against pneumococci. If you vaccinated your baby against hepatitis B, at 9 months old, he should have received two injections.
Feeding your baby at 9 months
At 9 months, your baby eats everything and loves to “bite” on your plate. You can integrate the raw fatssources of vitamin E, such as butter and vegetable oils. In the past two months or so, you may have started feeding your baby hard-boiled egg yolk. At 9 months, you can integrate white. Start with 1/3 of a hard-boiled egg, yolk and white, or a whole hard-boiled yolk. Know that it is better not to give the blank before this stage. This product contains ovalbumin, a protein that is difficult to digest and very allergenic.
Your baby’s sleep at 9 months
As the separation anxiety isn’t over, your baby may still have difficulty falling asleep. The bedtime ritual therefore takes on all its importance. Soft music and a soft toy can also reassure your little one. But be careful: do not put more than one soft toy in your bed. In addition, it should not be too big. And so as not to interfere with your baby’s breathing, place it in a corner of the bed.