| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | This article describes the skills and growth markers relevant to 9 month-old infants. |
| Alternative Names | Growth milestones for children - 9 months; Childhood growth milestones - 9 months; Normal childhood growth milestones - 9 months |
| Information | A 9 month-old generally has reached the following milestones. Physical characteristics and motor skills: Weight gain slows down to approximately 15 grams per day, 1 pound per month Length should increase by 1.5 centimeters per month Bowel and bladder systems become more regulated Parachute reflex to protect self from falling Has the ability to crawl Can remain sitting for prolonged periods May pull self to standing position Begins preference for dominant hand Has a pincer grasp between thumb and index finger Sensory and cognitive: Development of depth perception Achieve "object constancy", the understanding that objects continue to exist even when not seen Can respond to simple commands Understands the meaning of no Imitates speech sounds May be afraid of being left alone
Play:
Provide picture books Provide different stimuli Go to the mall (people) Go to the zoo (animals) Play ball Build vocabulary by reading and naming people and objects in the environment Teach hot and cold through play Provide large toys that can be pushed to encourage walking |
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