Your 7-Month-Old Baby...

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One day our carpenter, a really nice man, came over to help us.

All of a sudden my 7 months old daughter started to scream at the top of her voice.

I thought that there was a needle left is her new clothes. I took them all off, but found nothing sharp.

OK, so she's hungry I thought, and breastfed her. Then I went back to talk to the carpenter again, with my daughter on my arm.

Same reaction.

Then I got it. Stranger anxiety had hit her and hit her hard.

Completely normal for a 7-month-old!

Babies of this age can be very sensitive to strangers and to be separated from mom. But they are also curious and love playing games that will actually help them overcome their anxiety, such a peek-a-boo.

Cuddle your little one and remember that the more you respond to his or her needs to be close to you, the faster your baby will become secure enough to let go of you.

The 7-Month-Old Baby

• 7 Months Baby Milestones
• Games To Play
• Toy Tips
• 7 Month Old Baby Video

7 Months Baby Milestones

Now your baby might start moving around. A big leap in your baby's development! Some crawl, some shuffle on their tummy or backside. And some are totally content with being still.

When your baby starts moving around you'll have to make your home baby safe.

Many babies become happier once they have learned how to move around. During a period prior to mastering this great new skill, babies tend to be irritated and bored.

A 7-month-old baby is usually strong enough to be able to bear his own weight on his legs if you hold him upright.

A new grip is developing. The 7-month old baby is learning to use his thumb and fingers instead of the whole hand.

Stranger anxiety might start or increase. Mom and dad and a few other familiar people are best.

7-month-old babies may show signs of separation anxiety. Maybe your baby will start crying as soon as you're out of sight. This is a completely normal development phase although it can be tough on the parents. Often one parent (usually mom) is preferred, which can be tough form mom and sad for dad. Don't take it personally!

Connected to separation anxiety may come a phase of poor sleep. (NO, no again...) Yes, unfortunately, your baby might want to check that you are around also at night and calls for your attention quite often. This is also normal but exhausting.

Since your baby is sensitive right now, don't use any "cry it out" methods! Continue with good sleep routines, lots of hugs and kisses and try to make the social calls at night as brief as possible.

Games To Play

Hiding and finding things is another great game at this age. Hide a toy under a napkin and ask your baby where it is. Pull off the napkin and say: There it is! Or wait for your baby to pull the napkin off.

Peek-a-boo is also great fun and can be repeated forever.

Tearing papers apart is a fun game at this age. Just make sure your baby doesn't eat the pieces.

Your 7-month-old is now beginning to get old enough to understand and remember words. Try practicing with "Where is the lamp" - "There it is" for a while and your baby might start looking at it when you ask.

This is also an excellent time to start with baby sign language, either to help your baby communicate earlier or simply as a fun baby activity together. You can read more about how to get started with baby sign language (and why) here.

Toy Tips

A high chair is of course not a toy, but it is a great place to sit and play with toys. If you haven't already bought one, get one now.

Picture books with pictures of things that your baby can relate to, like toys or house pets are good toys right now. Show the picture to your baby and tell him what it is.

If you haven't needed it before, a baby walker is now likely to be fun for your baby and a relief for you. Just don't leave your baby unattended!

If your baby can sit up without support, a ball is fun. Help your baby role it back and forth between you and him.

7 Month Old Baby Video

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