Your baby needs
Nutrition: 180-240 ml, 4-6 feeds/day
Sleep: 11-14 hrs
Month 9 of infant development: Your baby crawls, pulls up to stand, and babbles more to communicate!
At nine months, your baby becomes more active and curious, reaching exciting milestones. From crawling to babbling, their unique personality shines as they explore, grow, and surprise you daily with newfound independence and engagement with their environment.
At nine months, your baby grows steadily, developing motor and cognitive skills. Growth rates vary from baby to baby, but you'll notice key physical milestones taking shape.
Average Measurements for Indian Babies:
Parameter | Boys | Girls |
Weight (kg) | 8.0-11.2
| 7.4.-10.4 |
Height (cm) | 73-81 | 71-79 |
At nine months, your baby is honing motor and social skills, gaining confidence, and engaging actively with their surroundings in exciting new ways.
Motor Development
Improved Hand Skills: Your baby may start picking up small objects using their thumb and forefinger.
Cognitive Development
Problem-Solving: Your baby might begin to experiment with cause and effect, like pressing buttons or shaking toys to see what happens.
Communication and Language Development
Imitating Sounds and Actions: Your baby may try to mimic sounds or movements they see or hear.
Social and Emotional Development
Interest in Reflections: Your baby may enjoy looking at themselves in a mirror.
Sensory Development:
Tracking Moving Objects: Improved coordination lets your baby follow moving objects with ease.
Emotional Development:
Teething
Your baby now has several teeth, and teething symptoms like drooling and irritability may persist.
More lateral incisors may erupt, completing the front four upper and lower teeth. Your baby may chew on everything in sight for relief.
Sore gums, increased irritability, disrupted sleep, and refusal to eat certain foods. Some babies may have looser stools due to increased saliva swallowing.
Provide a variety of teething-safe foods like chilled cucumber slices. If your baby’s discomfort persists, consult a pediatric dentist for guidance.
At nine months, your baby is exploring solid foods while still relying on breast milk or formula. They are discovering new tastes and textures in this exciting stage of growth.
Breastfeeding:
Bottle Feeding:
Solid Food Introduction:
For Breastfeeding Mothers:
For Formula Feeding:
This is an exciting stage as solids make their way into your baby’s diet, complementing their feeds.
Age: 9-10 months
What: Breast milk
How much: Nurse every 4 hours
How often: Feed 5-6 times a day. Continue to feed on demand.
Age: 9-10 months
What: Formula
How much: About three fourth to one cup (6-8 ounces)
How often: Feed 4-6 times a day. Continue to feed on demand.
Age: 9-10 months
What: Solid Foods
How much: 2-3 tablespoons
How often: Offer pureed or mashed food 4-6 times a day.
Signs Your Baby is Hungry:
Signs Your Baby is Full:
Baby proofing
Keep your baby safe by keeping small items out of their reach and preventing falls.
Monitor meals
Always watch your baby while they are eating to ensure their safety and prevent choking.
Newborn care
Don’t give your baby any laxatives unless advised by a doctor or medical professional.
Bonding moments
Hold your baby often to help them feel secure, which supports their brain development.
Umbilical care
Keep your umbilical cord stump dry and clean so you heal without any infection.
At nine months, your baby's sleep routine becomes more predictable, with many sleeping longer stretches at night, helping the whole family enjoy a more restful night.
Sleep Patterns in the Ninth Month:
At nine months, your baby’s increased physical activity will require careful attention to their skin and general hygiene.
Baby Vaccine Schedule
Newborn Baby Essentials
Baby Bath
| Activity | Duration |
| Feeding | Every 3-4 hours |
| Sleep | 13-15 hours |
| Play/Interaction | 3-4 hours |
The average weight for a 9-month-old baby ranges from 8.0-11.2 kg for boys and 7.4-10.4 kg for girls.
Babies typically grow between 2.5-3.5 cm per month at this stage, although individual growth rates may vary.
Expect to see your baby sitting without support, babbling with consonant sounds, responding to their name, and beginning to crawl.
Your baby can enjoy soft finger foods, such as mashed or chopped fruits (banana, avocado), vegetables, and protein-rich foods like lentils or small pieces of chicken.
Yes, you can introduce healthy snacks such as fruit slices, soft cheese, or whole-grain crackers. These should be small and easy to chew to avoid any choking hazards.
It’s common for babies to have food preferences or to refuse certain solids. Keep offering a variety of foods and be patient, as their taste preferences may change over time.
At 9 months, your baby’s bowel movements may become more predictable, but it’s normal for them to poop anywhere from once a day to every 2-3 days.
Green stools are often a result of consuming iron-rich foods, like spinach or fortified cereals, or it could be from eating certain vegetables like peas or broccoli.
If your baby’s stool changes significantly after eating a particular food and is accompanied by symptoms like rash, vomiting, or gassiness, it could be a sign of food intolerance or allergy.
At 9 months, it’s time for a regular check-up with your paediatrician. This is a good opportunity to discuss any health concerns, monitor growth, ensure your baby is on track with their vaccinations, and address any developmental questions you may have.
Teething can be uncomfortable for your baby at this age. To help soothe their gums, offer cold teething rings, gently rub their gums with a clean finger, or provide soft, chilled foods.
Every baby develops at their own pace, and some babies may start crawling later than others. If your baby is not crawling at 9 months, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern.
