Child's Milestone Development 7-12months

Read on baby center website about the milestone chart of baby's 7 - 12months of age. Im very particular about his so that i can monitor my baby's progress. I think it's one of those stuff that parents are so concerned about. But anyway hope you will find it also interesting. (M S- for mastered Skills) (E S -for Emerging Skills) (A S-for Advanced Skills)

7 months
M S (most kids can do) • Sits without support• Drags objects toward herself
E S (half of kids can do) • Lunges forward or starts crawling• Jabbers or combines syllables
• Starts to experience stranger anxiety
A S (a few kids can do)• Waves goodbye• Stands while holding onto something• Bangs objects together• Begins to understand object permanence

8 months
M S • Says "mama" and "dada" to both parents (isn't specific)• Passes objects from hand to hand
E S • Stands while holding onto something• Crawls• Points at objects• Searches for hidden objects
A S • Pulls self to standing, cruises• Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp• Indicates wants with gestures

9 months
M S • Stands while holding onto something• Jabbers or combines syllables• Understands object permanence
E S • Cruises while holding onto furniture• Drinks from a sippy cup• Eats with fingers• Bangs objects together
A S • Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent

10 months
M S • Waves goodbye• Picks things up with pincer grasp• Crawls well, with belly off the ground
E S • Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent• Indicates wants with gestures
A S • Stands alone for a couple of seconds• Puts objects into a container

11 months
M S • Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent• Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo• Stands alone for a couple of seconds• Cruises
E S • Understands "no" and simple instructions• Puts objects into a container
A S • Says one word besides "mama" and "dada"• Stoops from standing position

12 months
M S • Imitates others' activities• Indicates wants with gestures
E S • Takes a few steps• Says one word besides "mama" and "dada"
A S • Walks alone• Scribbles with a crayon• Says two words besides "mama" and "dada"