{"id":33010,"date":"2022-08-26T14:22:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T14:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=33010"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:14:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:14:17","slug":"8-month-old-baby-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/","title":{"rendered":"8-Month-Old Baby Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#What_Can_Your_8-Month-Old_Baby_Do\" title=\"What Can Your 8-Month-Old Baby Do?\">What Can Your 8-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#8-Month-Old_Baby_Nutrition\" title=\"8-Month-Old Baby Nutrition\">8-Month-Old Baby Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#Measures_at_8-Month-Old\" title=\"Measures at 8-Month-Old\">Measures at 8-Month-Old<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#Baby_Sleep_at_8-Month-Old\" title=\"Baby Sleep at 8-Month-Old\">Baby Sleep at 8-Month-Old<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#Should_My_8-Month-Old_Be_Crawling\" title=\"Should My 8-Month-Old Be Crawling?\">Should My 8-Month-Old Be Crawling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#Play_at_8-Month-Old\" title=\"Play at 8-Month-Old\">Play at 8-Month-Old<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/8-month-old-baby-development\/#Shopping_Advice_%E2%80%93_What_to_Buy\" title=\"Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?\">Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Your_8-Month-Old_Baby_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Can Your 8-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Can put some weight on his feet when standing.<\/li>\n<li>Can pass an object from one hand to the other.<\/li>\n<li>Can seek and find a toy and take it.<\/li>\n<li>Turns towards sounds.<\/li>\n<li>May be able to stand up while holding on to something or someone.<\/li>\n<li>May resist giving away his toys.<\/li>\n<li>May struggle to get a toy that is out of reach.<\/li>\n<li>Will love it when you play peekaboo.<\/li>\n<li>Is gradually learning the pincer grasp and may try holding things between thumb and index finger.<\/li>\n<li>May start waving \u201chello\u201d and \u201cgoodbye\u201d to people coming and going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Month-Old_Baby_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>8-Month-Old Baby Nutrition <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By eight months, most babies love and can eat finger foods as they slowly develop their pincer grasp. This transition usually happens suddenly. Once babies discover they can put food in their mouths independently, the number of foods they deftly pop into their mouths increases rapidly. Many babies start by chewing on pieces of bread or crackers, which are relatively large and easy to hold in their little fists. Eating the last chunk in their hand may cause some trouble and protest, and your baby may cry or drop it on the floor and ask for a new one. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Good food choices include whole-wheat bread or toast, small cheese sticks, ripe banana, pear, peach and apricot, steamed carrots, potatoes, broccoli, meatballs, and well-boiled egg yolks or whole eggs. You can cook the veggies until they are soft, and you can crush them with your fingers. Cut the vegetables into sticks the size of your finger, so your baby can hold them easily. Place a few pieces on an unbreakable suction plate or your baby&#8217;s highchair tray and replenish as he eats. And don\u2019t worry, your baby may play with his food or throw it while he explores the different structures, smells, and tastes. This way of weaning your baby is called Baby-Led Weaning.<\/p>\n<p>Learning to handle finger foods is usually the first step towards more freedom at the dinner table. Over time, your baby can participate in the family meals you prepare. Ensure to avoid added salt and sugar, milk, cream, and bee products until the suitable age.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_at_8-Month-Old\"><\/span><strong>Measures at 8-Month-Old<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"382\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><strong>Weight (kg) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"121\"><strong>Length (cm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">Boy<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">8.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"121\">70.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">Girl<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">8.2<\/td>\n<td width=\"121\">68.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Sleep_at_8-Month-Old\"><\/span><strong>Baby Sleep at 8-Month-Old<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need to pay attention to the safety of your baby\u2019s bed. Lower the crib to the lowest setting once your baby can sit up without assistance, as your baby may start pulling himself up, which forms a falling and suffocation hazard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_My_8-Month-Old_Be_Crawling\"><\/span><strong>Should My 8-Month-Old Be Crawling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is perfectly okay if your baby is not crawling at eight months. Some babies will never even crawl but will rather wiggle, shuffle, or roll. If your baby cannot do any of these at one year old, or you are worried in one way or another, we recommend you consult your paediatrician.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_at_8-Month-Old\"><\/span><strong>Play at 8-Month-Old<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33012 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-Month-Old-Baby-Development-1.png\" alt=\"8 Month Old Baby Development\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once your baby can sit on his own, he will start playing with the toys you put in front of him. He can hold, play with, and choose toys by himself. For this stage of development, soft toys are ideal. Lots of tummy time is still crucial. You can also play games to encourage your baby to start crawling, like creating an obstacle course with a tunnel or placing his favourite toys just out of reach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_Advice_%E2%80%93_What_to_Buy\"><\/span><strong>Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As your baby may start crawling, it is important to babyproof your house. Cover your electricity sockets and multi-plug adapters. Apply baby locks to your drawers and cupboards, and corner and edge guards to sharp corners and edges. Shield off dangerous areas like stairs or the kitchen with a safety gate. It\u2019s a good idea to get on your hands and knees and crawl through the house yourself, to see what obstacles your little one may encounter on the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s Your Turn Now \u2013 Write a Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How are you raising your 8-month-old baby? What challenges did you encounter? 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