8-Month-Old Baby - What to Expect
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- It's in the months to come that your baby will become more active in learning, seeking answers to the mysteries of the world around her.
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Welcome to the eighth month and the start of what could best be described as the Age of Discovery for babies. Your little one has already learned tons, of course. But it's in the months to come that she becomes more active in learning, seeking answers to the mysteries of the world around her: What's inside that cabinet? Exploring with a purpose: My favorite book is here somewhere. And beginning to make sense out of cause and effect: I drop my toy, it falls on the floor, and Mommy or Daddy picks it up and hands it back to me, over and over again.
But baby's not just boning up on brain-power; he's discovered his funny bone, and it's ripe for the tickling. Baby's budding sense of humor has you laughing out loud, and playing for laughs. Happily, it doesn't take much funny business to crack your cutie up; he's an easy giggle.
Moving on, your baby is on the move, in one way or another. Any effort is worthy of cheers, whether it's fast flipping, slow creeping and reaching, speedy scooting or full on crawling. Encourage this new-found mobility in any form; offer toys on wheels that baby can push or balls to roll. Tempt your little one with a toy that's just beyond her reach, and then, go ahead, move the goal post and see if she moves to close enough to make contact. Pull out musical toys that get baby rocking and rolling and activity tables or push toys that won't roll away when your little one tries to take a stand.
And speaking of standing, let your baby get all the practice she'd like. Pull her to stand on your lap or up from a sitting position on the floor. It won't be long until she'll be doing the heavy lifting herself. Your baby's mouth is moving, too, as he figures out, by mimicking you, how to make a variety of new sounds, and how to put them together in something that sounds like speech, at least to him. Super satisfying, super cute, and a sign that he's talking to you, and looking to you for back talk. So keep the conversation going.
Discovering the world is challenging work, especially when you're still working on getting around. To fuel that work, make sure your little explorer gets enough sleep by day, about 3 to 4 hours, divided into two naps, or two plus a late afternoon catnap, and by night, about nine to 11 hours, hopefully all in one stretch. Keep, as much as you can, to regular naptimes and bedtimes. And remember, the busier and more active your baby gets, the more unwinding she'll need before settling down for sleep, making that relaxing bedtime routine more important than ever.
Your busy beaver will also need food to fuel those daily adventures. Breastmilk or formula are still the mainstay, but solids are stepping up to the plate, too, and into baby's mouth. Still spooning up most meals? It's definitely time to introduce a new set of utensils to the feeding mix: baby's fingers. If it hasn't already, via baby-led weaning, self-feeding will become the name of the game, and ultimately, the only game in town.
Haven't introduced a cup to up baby's feeding game? An early start to sipping means your little one will be a cup pro by the time bottles go bye-bye, hopefully at about the first birthday. Here's to a happy month eight!
My daughter is 8 months n when I watch the videos I'm feeling waoh! Behaving exactly the same though she hasn't crawl but I'm just a happy mom to watch her development day in day out.
This video is alot more realistic than others I've seen. I saw one that said baby is saying some letters and pointing at things they want, I got worried, smh
Yeah you are right I was worried too,how is it possible an 8 months baby to finger object
It happens for some babies.. My son does. But I agree. These videos are supposed to provide information that's accommodating for babies that haven't met some milestones. Don't worry mama you are doing great
Girl same! I’m over here worried but then I saw this video and my baby is doing everything that these babies are doing! Im so happy he is fine! ☺️
It is possible for a baby to point by 8 mo. But saying a letter!! Highly doubt it. The earliest that I know of with letter recognizion is after one a half closer to 2 years of age with daily flash card or just showing it to them, it's a lot of work but it's possible. Not by 8 months tho.
I just came from that video
I’ve been watching these videos ever since my daughter was born. Every month it’s been exciting to see what’s next for her. Looking forward to 9 months now 🙂
My little girl is everywhere. Can't really leave her alone anymore
I love these videos. I watched these videos when I was pregnant every week. Now my baby is almost 9 months old and I’m so sad the time flew by. But thank you for these videos
Girl me to now he will be 8 months old
Girlll yes time flies
My daughter just turned eight months still isn’t crawling yet hopefully soon 😊🙂🥺
My daughter turned 8 months 2 days ago n she’s not crawling properly yet either.
My son doesn’t crawl either or move around to places. They all learn to walk as adults anyway so it really doesn’t matter lol, people make such a big deal out of silly “milestones” some babies never crawl and that’s fine too!
Crawling isn’t a milestone in Canada anymore because some baby’s don’t crawl and go straight to walking. I know a ton of babies that did this
By baby is 8 months old and she is still not sitting... M so tensed.
@@Lolee56 same my son just turned 8 and he is still learning and I am very OK with baby are different he will oh his own time
I love this woman and her description. Watched her videos for both my babies from conception and loved it the whole time. Still loving it. Mines almost 8 months and I can't believe how big they're getting.
My baby is 8 months and so very active, can’t believe he’ll be one in 3 more months 😩🥺
Mines in 4 month whee time flies by
Not all babies giggle easily, some are serious
Yep, my 8 month old is so hard to get giggling! Ahead in every other area and smiles all the time - very happy baby - but we have only had a few big belly laughs and she won't laugh at the same thing twice 😅
@@t.h_smith6572 same here
@@t.h_smith6572 not easily impressed. So cute!
I love your videos bcs you use all race white, black, asian babies 🤗
My baby still wakes up 3 x a night.... help
Have a bed time routine at night, and if he's moving during the day let him move around , so he can be tired when its bed time .
I had the same problem!
Just make sure to have a routine and play as much as you can with them during the day to get them tired. During bath time make sure you use lavender scented body wash and lotion to calm and soothe them. If you can use white noise too for nap/bed time so they constantly hear that and knows what’s coming.
Mine also I get no sleep lol
Same
Perhaps too many nap throughout the day or late in the afternoon
I LOVE THIS AGE! My baby is almost 8 months. She loves exploring everything. She's crawling all over the place, she has learned pull to stand on her own. We have to have eyes in our necks now, lol.
my baby was sleeping on her belly since 3 months and she slept thru whole night every night 9-10 hours
OMG yes!!! My son too!!!! Mostly sleeping on his stomach at night or naps and usually when he does, he sleeps long unlike sleeping on his sides
My 8 month old flips on his side then tummy and he sleeps more. I was wondering if thats okay
2 months for mine and same!
My baby is already taking 4-5 steps! Standing and trying to walk to get around and I’m a nervous wreck because it’s so easy for him to fall and bump his head 🥺 he’s almost nine months and I think he’ll be full on walking by Christmas ❤️💚
It’s a mixed feeling. You’re happy of this advanced (?) milestone but also sad that he’ll no longer be a baby very soon. Aside from running after him, soon he won’t be clingy to u
My boy at this age! Hard to go to the toilet for long call lol. Hard to take a shower too unless he is sleeping or I wait for his father to come home first
My almost 8 month old baby doesn’t sleep through the night yet 😭 it’s all good though, she’s in the process of learning.
My 8 month old baby boy doesn’t either 😩
It's super normal though. I didn't even sleep train him. He's just a baby. He needs me. It's okay not sleeping through the night. You're doing a great job momma!
Ua not alone mine too …. He stays awake at night
Me too
Same here
My little guy is going to be 8 months tomorrow and he's already close to walking and he understands just about everything you say. He was also eating on his own at 6 months, it feels like I just brought him home from the hospital.
How is he now?
My 8 month old is trying to pull up already and he’s going fast
Wow my baby started crawling at 6 months ..
same lol
My baby started at 5 1/2 lol
😂
Wow! That floor time helps! Mine did too
@@sky19804 Same with mine, and she already learns to pull herself up at 6.5 months... have you experienced the same and also having a lot of sleeping troubles like frequent wakings in the night? i am wondering if its related to that... because she’s learning all these milestones so quickly
My baby is going to 8mths soon, just love watching her grow up, She loves to dance
My baby is 8th months old but couldn't crawl yet
Mine is alsoo 8 months old girls cant crawl alsoo
My boy is 8 months old. The kid is so cute I am beginning to think I am not the father. Joking of course. Mom is a Chinese queen and I am a proud LatinO. Love ya guys. Merry Xmas.
My baby girl is 8 months and she’s full blown walking effortlessly, she can take 10 + with me out falling and also change direction she’s walking in. At the rate she’s going Im sure she’ll be running by 1 years old. I’m trying to research what to teach her because she’s been doing all this stuff mentioned in this video for several months.
My baby 8 month 10 days...still not babbling though speaking aa oo but not mama dada... should I be worried
I love your videos. Keep up the good work!
My son is 8 months 2 weeks but not crawling or standing with things. He recently started moving backwards. Should I see the doctor? I am so worried. Please tell me he is fine
Hi Cadnac, my baby is 8 months 1 week old and she hasn't began crawling either. She likes to stand up with our help, not alone, but no crawling yet. She hates tummy time. Don't be scared, each baby has their own rhythm. Still, you should talk to his pediatrician so that you can feel ok! Take care!
My baby has been crawling since 7 months now he’s 8 months and standing up pulling himself up on things crawling on four and he was born premature at 4 pounds.. I’d consult with a pediatrician. How much does he weigh?
@@florenhart Thank you the doctor said he is fine ,but I feel he is a bit slow. People's comments are killing me. Thank you I feel relieved
@@mbucket2975 Happy he's fine. Stimulate his learning and trust your gut... You are learning to be a mom too, so don't be too harsh on yourself!
He's fine, don't worry, be patient and enjoy the ride!
Don't mind me I'm just a writer looking for accurate information for my story.
That's great. I learned a lot from reading books and it's nice to see part of the research progress is watching TH-cam videos haha best of luck 🤞
My baby is 8 tomorrow but he didn't even start crawling or standing up
same
My baby at 8 months keeps screeching out of nowhere. Also not even nearly walking yet just standing up against things and crawling still.
My baby is 8months going 9, crawling and trying to walk and he started imitating by doing what others did like coughing, following me when am exhausted and pretending to lie down in bed or floor beside me and giving the sound of exhaustion "hayoooo"😔, even follow when I spit he does the same. Every imitation he does are all just as exact. Please any advice?
It’s actually the month 9 if it’s supposed to be from when baby is 8 months :)
I like month 8 he is everywhere!
Excellent, just exactly right
Oh my God, I'm so excited for my LO, but this also makes me so sad that he's getting big so soon 😢
My baby just turn 8months today she very mobile but still no tooth signs of teething but no tooth should be worried@wte
Hello Doc, my baby is 8 months 2 weeks and he doesn’t mimic sounds I say… he only produces sounds but no mama or daadaa.. should I be concerned?
Hi, how’s ur baby. My baby is the same . She’s nearly 9 months now. She said mamam, tata and mama once and thats it. She’s not babbling
Very educative. It's always a delight watching you
My baby is 8 months and 4 days but doesn't feed on solid food except formular and breast milk and i am so worried about him. Should I consult a doctor?
Yes i think you should consult to your pediatrician
How’s he doing now?
@@rachelsteinlove His eating bit by bit now😊😊thanks
glad all these things already happening to my baby before 8 months..
I really wish my baby would crawl
My baby is 9 month and haven't start moving yet. Do i need to see doctor?
no you don't have to, every baby have there own time of development. 1 baby crawl with 6 months a other 9 months, a other baby walks at 8 months and a other around 1 year. also with sitting, if you baby is able to sit you can put it in a walkcar to help and stimulate to walk. don't worry❣
definitely
@@tamaraasarahkanalasvanvlie3293 thank you 😊
@@aestheticlife3184 no, not definitely
,*u
When can the baby respond to his name immediately as soon as he hears his name ?my baby is 7 month and she does respond to her name sometimes not all times l call her
Same here I’m sure she’s still getting used to it
Probably closer to a year but sometimes sooner
My baby did that at 6.5 months. Now she's 8 months, if she wants to be pick up she put her hands up or call me .
When did ur baby started to respond by his name?
First!
My baby is 8 month n five days today n not crawling yet.is there something wrong???plzz tell me
No nothing is wrong , sometimes babies skip the crawling stage and start walking at 9- 1 year old. My friends baby started walking at 1 year and 3 months! Don’t worry all babies are different (:
Avoid placing your baby in a container =)...place them on the ground as long as possible. Baby will figure it out!
It happens from one day to the next it seems. My son went from not crawling at 8 months 1 week old to crawling, pulling himself up to stand and sitting on his own at 8 months and 2 weeks crazy. Something has to just motivate them enough. He saw my older sons bright yellow Pac Man controller on the floor and that was enough to get him moving lol
Now my baby is 9 month and 3 days but not crawling yet. I'm very worried about that. 😢
But one thing gives me satisfaction that she stands on her legs by holding some support and then walks.
Is everything alright or something is about to concern.plzz help me
@@bilalraja327 she is fine, only like 50% of babies crawl. Doctors usually ask if the baby has found a way to move around. Whether it's crawling, rolling, dragging across the carpet, or pulling up on furniture. The worry comes in if baby has no interest in moving around at all. My nephews never crawled until after they learned to walk lol. If she's pulling up to stand that's a great sign. Ofcourse check with your doc, but It sounds like she's doing fine.
My baby is just 8 month and 1 day and he is not response well at his name should i worry about it?
I’m having the same problem 😩😩so stressed out about it he doesn’t answer to his name
My son start response on his name
@@aishashabbir6919when he started to respond?
@@amybrown9407has he started to respond?
The way your talking sounds like your talking to a child. We are adults. Annoying.