Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ben's milestones...month 9


Physical development
  • Weight 9 kg (He lost weight because of stomach flu)
  • Length 78 cm
  • Cut three more teeth. Now there are seven teeth, four on top and three on bottom. His bite is lethal.
  • Only gets up onto all fours when there is an obstacle to climb over, otherwise prefers to drag himself around on his elbows. Keeps the kitchen floor shiny this way.
  • Stands while holding on to something
  • Pulls up to standing position from sitting, but still can't sit back down
  • Enjoys feeding himself by using thumb and index finger to pick food up
  • Drops objects deliberately and then looks for them
  • Understands the word no (but doesn’t obey it)
  • Enjoys adrenalin sports like climbing the stairs
Social and Emotional development
  • Very playful. loves kissing mummy's tummy and laughs
  • Very affectionate. loves cuddling and being cuddled
  • Loves activity books like pop-up books and lift-the-flap books. His favorites are 'Dear Zoo' and 'Where is Maisy'. These two books guarantee giggles.
  • Loves looking at pictures of babies.
  • Responds to his own name
  • Separation anxiety gets worsen (makes sleep training almost impossible)
  • Stranger anxiety begins (but still likes to flirt with strangers provided that they don't get too close)

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