Seven Months Old

Language Development
*Understands simple words
*Begins to make two-syllable sounds
*Listens to adult conversation
*Makes sounds to show pleasure and displeasure 

       

 

                                           

Social/Emotional Development
*May have quick mood changes
*Shows fear of certain people and places
*Protests loudly when toys are taken away
*Likes predictability 

 Intellectual Development
*Is curious about the environment
*Begins to understand very simple
  directions
*Understands how objects relate to
  each other
*Is able to use tools (shovel, scoop)
  to pick up things

 

                                       

 Motor Development
*Learning how to crawl
*Pivots to reach object
*Transfers objects from one hand to
  the other
*Uses hands and spoons to feed self

 Other Great Tips:

*Your baby is beginning to feed him/herself.  Keep in mind he/she needs sof foods or food that is easily mushed up in the mouth.  Consult your pediatrician for recommended finger foods.

*Give your baby his/her own spoon so he/she can practice using it to eat.

*It is good to sit your baby at the table during family meals.

*Always wipe your baby's gums after eating.

 

 

Parenting Tips:
When leaving your baby in another person's care, always leave the person your phone number, important care instructions (including your baby's preferences), pediatrician information, and a release for your caregiver to seek emergency care.  Be clear about expectations.  For more information on selecting a caregiver in Oklahoma, visit
http://www.okdhs.org

 

 

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