7 to 9 Month Sensory Milestones to Look For

By the time baby is 9 months old, baby should be reaching the following milestones:

• Enjoys a variety of movements – bouncing up and down, rocking back and forth

• Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

• Turns several pages of a chunky (board) book at once

• Experiments with the amount of force needed to pick up different objects

• Focuses on objects near and far

• Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

• Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance

If you notice baby is not reaching any of these milestones talk to your pediatrician or healthcare provider.