at 9 months - personal and social milestones

Last reviewed 03/2023

  • chews food
  • feed self with biscuit (5 to 8 months)
  • tries to get toys that are out of reach (5 to 9 months)
  • will keep lips closed if offered more food than wants
  • will imitate simple acts
  • will respond to name
  • may cough or use other method to establish contact with person