Things to Do With a 7 Month Old Baby

At seven months old, babies are starting to become more aware of the people and environment around them. They are also exploring more. Many are just starting to crawl, and some are even approaching their first steps. At this age, they like to interact with their world and see how their actions can affect change.

  1. Feeding

    • At this age, many babies start to express the desire to feed themselves. That doesn't mean they can do it yet, but they still like to try and to practice. One way you can encourage them is by placing small foods such as Cheerios in front of them when you are feeding them. This way, they can practice picking up those foods and putting it in their mouths. They might also like to hold their own spoons, which will cut down on the number of times they grab the spoon you are using out of your hand.

    Reading

    • All children love to be read to. For seven-month-olds, choose books that are simple, with only a few words per page and large, colorful illustrations. When reading to them, point out different objects on each page and name them. Babies at this age also like to turn pages for themselves. To help them in this, read to them from board books with pages that that won't tear and are easier for babies to grasp. As you read, let your baby determine the pace of the reading. Let her turn the pages, and go back to pages that you've already read if she wants.

    Bath Time

    • Bath time is a great time for babies to explore cause and effect. When bathing your baby, give him large measuring cups to play with. He can use them to scoop up and pour water, or he can bang them together and listen to the noise he makes. As he plays with the cups and water, talk to him about what he's doing. You can also show him new things to do with the cups.

    Mirrors

    • Babies love to look in mirrors. They like to see their faces and watch how the image in front of them copies what they are doing. It is a way for them to learn more about themselves and what they can do. Make sure to have at least one non-breakable mirror at a height where your baby can see herself. As she looks at herself in the mirror, talk to her about what she sees or what she's doing. She will also like it if you make toys or stuffed animals interact with her in front of the mirror, so she can see that while she controls her own movements, she doesn't control the toy's.

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