The baby at 8 months can already see what happens around them, they like attention, which they usually do through the screams, and their greatest fun is to try to stand, which can be done by leaning on objects. The baby can also crawl very well, moving to all places of the house with ease.
At this stage of development the baby has between 11 and 15 hours of sleep and presents progress of motor functions and balance. It is important to respect the baby's developmental rhythm, as each baby is different, and to take the baby regularly to the pediatrician, for him to evaluate their growth and development. Learn more about the 8 month old baby.
Characteristics of the baby at 8 months
In the development of the baby at 8 months is expected to be already crawling. In addition, the baby with 8 months should already be able to:
- Sit alone;
- Lifting by leaning on objects, which usually results in falls;
- Transfer the hand objects;
- Catch the toys when they fall on the floor;
- Open cabinets and drawers to get what's inside;
- Understand the meaning of some words;
- They can pronounce vowels and pull hair.
In addition, the 8-month-old baby is more emotional, able to feel the lack of parents, do not like to be alone, always trying to be on someone's lap. The baby also enjoys baths, toys that float in the water and like to attract the attention of others. As for the teeth, at 8 months the baby can present the total of 4 teeth: the two upper central and the two lower central.
