What’s It Like To Be Eight Months Old?

How I move:

• I crawl backward and forward on my stomach.
• I may pull myself up. First, I have to hold on to something. Maybe I’ll hold on to a piece of furniture. Getting back down is not so easy!
• I can stand up. But I have to lean against something.
• I can reach for objects and pick them up with my fingers. Make sure I don’t swallow them! I could choke.
• I can hold on to a toy for several minutes.

How I talk:

• I recognize some words. When I hear them, I turn and listen.
• I may make some double sounds. I may say sounds such as “da-da,”“ma-ma” and “bye-bye.”

How I think and understand:

• I want to learn. I want to explore.
• I remember some things.
• I have feelings.
• New experiences may scare me. New people may scare me.
• I might get upset if you leave the room, even for a short time.
• When you come back, I feel happy.
• I may get upset sometimes when I cannot reach something.

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