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The 8-month-old baby is already able to understand what is happening around them, they like attention, which they usually do by shouting, and their greatest fun is trying to stand, which they can do by leaning on objects. The baby can also crawl very well, moving around the house easily.
At this stage of development, the baby has between 11 and 15 hours of sleep and shows progress in motor functions and balance. It is important to respect the baby's development rate, as each baby is different, and to take the baby regularly to the pediatrician, so that he can assess his growth and development. Learn more about the 8-month-old baby.
Characteristics of the baby with 8 months
In the development of the baby at 8 months it is expected that he is already crawling. In addition, the 8-month-old baby should already be able to:
- Sit alone;
- Get up on objects, which usually results in falls;
- Transfer hand objects;
- Pick up toys when they fall to the floor;
- Open cabinets and drawers to take out what's inside;
- Understand the meaning of some words;
- They can pronounce vowels and pull hair.
In addition, the baby with 8 months is more emotional, managing to miss the parents, they do not like to be alone, always trying to be in someone's lap. The baby also becomes more fond of baths, toys that float in water and like to attract the attention of others. As for the teeth, at 8 months the baby can have a total of 4 teeth: the two upper central and the two lower central.