Developmental Milestones

9 Months

Developmental milestones · what most babies do by 9 months

Developmental milestones · what most babies do by 9 months 9 Months

Around 9 months, babies start to crawl, babble in long strings of sounds and pull up to stand. These are the skills most babies can do at this age — explore each category and watch the milestone in action.

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9 Months

Developmental milestones · what most babies do by 9 months 9 Months

Is shy, clingy or fearful around strangers

Shows several facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, surprised

Looks when you call her name

Reacts when you leave (looks, reaches for you, or cries)

Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo