What’s It Like To Be Seven Months Old?

How I grow:

• I creep across the floor, and I may crawl.
• I may help you pull me up to a standing position by keeping my legs straight.
• When you hold me under my arms, I can stand and step in place. I like to look at my feet.
• When I’m lying on my back, I like to bring my feet to my mouth.
• I can hold an object in each hand. I like to bang things together.
• I can sit with a little support.
• I have very good eyesight.
• I am starting to feed myself with my hands.

How I talk:

• I like to imitate the sounds I hear.
• I like to say short sounds, like “ba,” “ma,” “mu,” or “di.” I say several sounds in a row.

How I respond:

• I listen to my own voice and the voices of other people.
• I may cry when my mommy or daddy leaves.
• I like to give hugs and kisses to people I know.
• I only want my favorite people to pick me up.

How I understand:

• I explore with my hands and feet.
• I struggle to get objects that are out of my reach.
• I can find objects that are partly hidden.
• When you bounce a ball in front of me more than once, I expect the next bounce.

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