An 8-month-old baby generally starts standing, with the help of holding a chair or objects around him, such as a chair or table . At this age, the baby feels curious about everything around him.
The ideal body weight of a baby in a baby boy and baby girl is different. In male sex, the weight of infants is usually 8 months ranging from 7-10.5 kg, with a length of 66.5-74 cm. While female babies weigh around 6.3-10 kilograms, with a body length of about 64-73 cm.
Motor Ability
After mastering the crawling movement at the age of 7 months , then at this age the baby will begin to lift his body using his hands and knees. Currently babies also usually start moving their bodies back and forth. All of these movements play a role in strengthening their muscles as a foundation for walking. Generally 8-month-old babies can stand up, even though they are still holding on.
Then at the age of 8 months, the baby has learned to sit by bending the knees after standing. You can help him learn to walk by holding both hands.
Even though your baby has started walking, he still doesn't need shoes. Many pediatricians say that walking barefoot can strengthen his leg muscles. The floor texture that is stepped on can also help the baby to maintain balance.
Other abilities that are generally owned by an 8-month-old baby include:
- The more active the toy moves in various ways, such as slamming, shaking, squeezing, hitting, and dropping it. Your baby does not intend to damage the object held, but only wants to complete the curiosity and do all the things that make him happy.
- He likes to play with toys that look like the original objects, such as plastic cups, toy phones, or plastic shaped fruits. Make sure everything is labeled safe for babies.
- He can eat his own finger foods or snacks that can be held, by taking and holding food with his hands. Finger foods such as carrots, apples, broccoli that have been cut long and cooked until soft can be given to an 8-month-old baby. However, watch as long as he eats alone to avoid baby choking on food.
- He likes to put his finger into a hole or sidelines, such as key holes or toys. Watch as he plays with these objects.
Speaking Ability
An 8-month-old baby can respond to words he often hears. At this age, he might be able to say a word correctly which is intended to refer to someone or something he wants, like 'mama' or 'daddy'.
To stimulate the development of his language, invite him to communicate . This can be done by talking about many things such as the routine you are currently living, the activities that are being carried out, to reading stories to him.
In addition, you can also continue to practice talking and recognizing the body and its surroundings, by pointing to the names of objects and body members, such as 'cat', 'TV', 'nose', 'eye', or 'hand'.
Social Ability
The social skills of an 8-month-old baby will continue to grow. At this age, he can imitate adult behavior, such as pretending to talk on the phone, drinking from a cup, or combing hair.
In terms of discipline, he still cannot understand and follow the rules. But you can praise him if he does something good, so also forbids him from doing something bad.
His vision is now almost equivalent to an adult's visual ability, so that he can recognize people's faces from a distance. In the case of interaction with the surroundings, chances are he will feel afraid of things he does not know or something new, such as the sound of a whistle, the sound of a telephone ringing, or the sound of a new toy.
If when he hears the sound he looks scared, give him a hug so he feels comfortable. Also give him the understanding that everything is fine.
Other Things to Look For
The period around crawling and standing periods is a time when your child often falls. You can help by making your home safe and healthy for babies who crawl or will learn to walk. Keep medicines, cleaning fluids, sharp objects, pointed ends of furniture, stairs, and electrical plugs out of the reach of babies.
Baby walkers are not recommended to be used because this tool actually makes babies no longer want to learn to crawl, crawl, and stand. Though all this can strengthen his muscles to walk. This tool can also be used as a platform to reach objects that he may not touch, such as stoves or glasses containing hot water.
Consult a doctor
If your baby can't crawl , try stimulating his development by moving his hands and feet together in a series of directed movements.
If this method has been done, but you still worry about the development of the baby, it never hurts to check your baby to the doctor. Especially if you see your little one:
- Does not show signs of crawling.
- Do not try to look for objects that you hide in front of him.
- Do not say a word.
- Don't use body language, like shaking your head to say 'no'.
- When crawling, one part of his body looks dragged or unbalanced.
- Unresponsive when the name is called.
Checking your baby to the doctor is also recommended if until the age of 1 year, he has not been able to crawl or walk. However, keep in mind that the development of babies born prematurely may be slower than the development of babies born at term.
Read the next developmental cycle in a 9-month-old baby: can respond and socialize.
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