Milestones for Babies by the End of 9 months
Milestones for babies and Infants by the end of 9 months:
Consider discussing with your child’s
physician if one or more of the following are observed:
qSeems
stiff,
with tight muscles
qSeems
floppy,
with limp muscles
qLack of
head control (unable to keep head up)
qHead flops
back when pulled to sitting position
qOne or
both eyes turn in or out often
qDoes not
smile
qDoes not
sit with support by 6 months
qDoes not
laugh or squeal by 6 months
qLack of
differentiated cry (crying differently for hunger, comfort, diaper change etc.)
qLittle
to no
babbling
qDoes not
roll
qDoes not
engage in simple play with toys
qDoes not
watch a moving object by turning head to follow it
qDifficult
to
comfort during the night
qDoes not
attract attention through actions
qExperiences
a
dramatic loss of skill he/she once had
A child in this age range would be
referred to the Early Intervention Program. For more information contact
your physician or the
Public Health Department
in
your county:
•Oswego
County Health Services EI (315) 349-3500
•Onondaga
County Health Dept
Special Svs
(315) 435-3230
•Jefferson
County Community Services: (315) 785-3283
•Lewis
County Public Health Agency: (315) 376-5849
•Madison
County Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
•Oneida
County Health Department: (315) 798-5249
Each
child develops at his/her own pace. Do not be alarmed if your child does not
follow this exact sequence. If you have concerns about your child’s
development, contact your doctor.
You may request that Little Lukes
coordinate the evaluation or provide Early Intervention services including
speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Little Lukes
is a leading provider of Early Intervention pediatric therapy services in
Central New York including Syracuse, Oswego and Watertown areas. Visit www.littlelukes.com
for information.