Developmental milestones record - 9 months
Alternative names:
childhood growth milestones - 9 months; growth milestones for children - 9 months; normal childhood growth milestones - 9 months
Information:
Definition:
Skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular relevance for 9 month-old infants.
Growth and development of a 9-month-old:
Physical and motor:- weight should increase by 2 lb. 4 oz. to 3 lb. 12 oz.
- height gain of 1 and 1/2 inches since 6 months old
- bowel and bladder systems become more regulated
- parachute reflex to protect self from falling
- crawls
- 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
- can respond to simple commands
- understands the meaning of no
- 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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