Office of Educational Services & Support

Developmental Checklist Information 7-9 Months

7 Months

• Can transfer object from one hand to the other hand.
• Can sit for a few minutes without support.
• Creeps (pulling body with arms and leg kicks).
• Is shy at first with strangers.
• Reaches for bright or sound producing familiar object.

8 Months

• Can sit steadily for about five minutes.
• Crawls (on hands and knees).
• Grasps things with thumb and first two fingers.
• Likes to be near parents.
• Responds to "No" by stopping activity.

9 Months

• Responds to name.
• Can stand for a short time holding onto support.
• Copies sounds, repeats words.
• Begins to play simple games.
• Hits two objects together.

Things You Can Do With Your Child

• Provide a safe area with furniture that is appropriate
  for your child to practice pulling self to an upright
  position.
• Give your baby blocks for stacking and other toys for grasping and holding. Items should be at least 1 ½ to 2 inches wide.
• Play music for listening and movement.
• Play peek-a-boo, clap hands, and help your baby play with his/her toys.