Physical Milestones
Around what age do most babies start sitting without support?
About 6 months
What does it mean when a baby looks for a toy after its hidden?
Object permanence
What emotion often appears around 7-9 months when strangers approach?
Stranger anxiety
At 6 months, babies start to make what kind of sounds?
Babbling ("ba ba", "da da"
When can solid foods be safely introduced?
Around 6 months
What fine motor skills develops around 8-9 months that helps babies grasp small objects?
Pincer grasp
What simple cause and effect toy helps this age group learn problem solving?
Pop up toy or rattle
Babies show attachment through which behaviors?
Smiling, reaching for caregiver, crying when separated
By 9 months, many babies respond to what word?
Their name
What foods should be avoided due to choking hazards?
Grapes, hot dogs, popcorn
T/F - Babies can usually crawl by 6 months
False (typically between 8-9 months)
Babies at this age recognize what familiar cues during routines?
Feeding or bedtime routines
What helps babies feel secure and builds trust at this stage?
Consistent caregiver response
What helps babies learn language most effectively?
Talking, reading, and singing to them
Babies should always sleep in what position
on their back
What gross motor activity often appears between 7-9 months as leg muscles strengthen?
Pull to stand
True
True or False: Peek a boo is not developmentally helpful.
False ( it supports social and cognitive development)
what communication skill emerges before actual words?
Gestures (waving, reaching)
What safety milestone becomes important once babies start crawling?
Baby-proofing the home