she feeds herself, flips through books, climbs on to everything, says 4 words regularly, claps, raises her hands to the air when you say surprise, is she advanced or are most babies doing this at this age?
2007-01-16 00:06:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My 9 1/2 month old is doing most of those things too, and last night had his first steps... so of course that means our kids are brilliant, right? haha...
But I do notice other things that other kids have been doing longer. For example I know other babies who were pointing at 6 months or so, and my son has only just started that. I know kids who were signing several words at 6-7 months, mine has 3 signs, but sometimes forgets them.
So the point is that there is a broad spectrum of ages when babies start doing things, and she may be totally advanced in some ways, and "behind" in others. Just continue to do what you are doing, it sure sounds like she's thriving!
2007-01-16 00:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read a lot of different studies on early childhood development and there seems to be no correlation between early motor skills and intelligence as some people are suggesting. Some babies are just interested in moving around, some in sitting and playing with toys, some watching people around them. Also it depends on the weight of your child, ie thinner children are more able to accomplish things like getting themselves into a sitting position sooner. I am sure your daughter is developing normally. I think it is a little premature for people to say that they have a baby genius on their hands. These days it seems every second baby I hear about is advanced in some way or another.
Every child is different. My son is almost her age and is doing all of those things except talking, he still can only say mama or dada or mumblings! I am totally fine with that though! He is doing so great in other things that I know he is developing at a good pace. It's great that you are really involved in what your baby is doing! Keep up the good work!
2007-01-16 01:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy_Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not most, but some, all babies advance at their own rate. My daughter was saying more than 4 words, attentively looking through books, and even trying to use pencils (when she wasn't putting them in her mouth) when she was between 9 and 10 months. She was pulling herself up, but she really wasn't trying to walk or stand on her own. She didn't stand on her own until she was about 12 months and didn't walk until she was 14 months.
2007-01-16 00:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Ophylia72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a baby I walked when i was 9months old, my mother said it was due to her having me do leg excersized every day. She would have me stand on her lap, and she would hold my hands, and then when my legs would bend she would just lift my arms a little and that way, you make the muscles strong. My sister also walked at 9months of age. Every child does things on their own time. My boyfriends sisters' baby only started walking at two years of age! Great going. With enough stimulation, any baby can develop faster than other children without that stimulation. Congrats on your smart baby. Seems like you've done a fantastic job!
2007-01-16 00:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is advanced! I once saw a baby at 6 months that could walk! NO LIE! So yes its very normal, but advanced! Great job, keep up the good work!
2007-01-16 00:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My step-daughter was walking at about 7 months, but I think it has something to do with girls aging faster. My step-daughter is 12 now and she is well above average in school. I think if your baby is anything like her you'll be in for a pleasant surprise. Keep challenging her it will always keep her ahead.
2007-01-16 00:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lilbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feeds her self with a spoon ? my daughter is 9 months she feeds herself finger foods flips through books climbs on me pulls her self up claps to if your happy and you know it plays peek a boo with her blanket waves and walks with some support so not to dismaler to you daughter i don't know about advanced just normal i suppose xx
2007-01-16 02:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by noot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter didnt start up crawling untill she replaced into 8 months yet as a results of fact she replaced right into a overdue bloomer for that then she replaced into rapid to stroll at 9 months. as a results of fact she replaced into 6 months previous she could pull herself up however.
2016-12-13 08:37:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 9 months old and does almost all of those things besides for standing on his own and he's pretty close.
2007-01-16 00:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is advanced a little, my brothers daughter was like that and my brother when he was 9 months was walking!
2007-01-16 00:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by echc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋