Your 9-month-old baby’s cutebabblingsounds could now be real, live words.

But don’t stress if she isn’t uttering anything understandable just yet.

She will, in time.

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Regardless, this month baby begins to take remarkable verbal strides mostly in the number of words understood.

So see to it youbabyproofif you haven’t already!

So crawl along with her.

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(Always a grandparent favorite!

master.But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love Teddy or Blankie too.

Many babies adopt a soft pal or blanket (even a cloth diaper can be a cherished lovey!)

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as asecurity objectaround this age.

Listen carefully and you’ll hear speech patterns that sound more and more like your own words and sentences.

Or she chooses a comfort object that you think has questionable comforting abilities (a pointy plastic plane?

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and practice other exciting skills.

Speak to your pediatrician if you notice this happening with your little one.

Is your baby not following these measurements precisely?

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Allow your baby to eat to suit her own little appetite.

Your 9-month-old baby’s health

On the docket for this month: the 9-month well-baby visit.

Some 9-month-olds even master a delightedclap or a bye-bye wave.

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(Always a grandparent favorite!)

Cause-and-effect toysare perfect for piquing baby’s interest at this stage.

But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love Teddy or Blankie too.

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Many babies adopt a soft pal or blanket (even a cloth diaper can be a cherished lovey!)

as asecurity objectaround this age.

Shes still too little for it to be safe.

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That adorable jibber-jabber means she’s well on the way to saying real words.

Listen carefully and you’ll hear speech patterns that sound more and more like your own words and sentences.

Encourage the chatter by responding with enthusiasm and continuing to talk to your baby often.

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By 4 months, your wee one can pick your face out of many others.

This emerging memory is why setting up routines for certain parts of the day can be so helpful.

Or she chooses a comfort object that you think has questionable comforting abilities (a pointy plastic plane?

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an old sock?).

Actually, your baby is showing off those smarts.

So shes adopted a transitional object to help get through those rough spots when she misses Mommy or Daddy.

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Driving with your baby?

If you’re taking a longer trip, make a pit stop when it’s mealtime.

You might lose a few minutes, but its much easier than simultaneously dining and driving with a baby.

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Sleep regressionis common between months 8 and 10. and practice other exciting skills.

Speak to your pediatrician if you notice this happening with your little one.

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Feeding basics

Talk to your pediatrician about your babys progress at the 9-month checkup.

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Feeding basics

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Sits up and sits unsupported

Sits up and sits unsupported

Starts to wave, clap and point

Starts to wave, clap and point

Knows the word “no”

Knows the word “no”

Crawls

Crawls

Understands object permanence

Understands object permanence

Pulls up to a stand

Pulls up to a stand

Puts things in mouth

Puts things in mouth

Picks things up with thumb and finger

Picks things up with thumb and finger

Passes objects deftly between hands

Passes objects deftly between hands

Utters baby sounds that resemble words

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