The Ninth Month Of A Baby’s Life

This carries a huge significance for all mothers and it is enough to fill every parent’s heart with love.

In this article, we will share some of the changes that can occur through the ninth month of a baby’s life.

Changes that occur during the ninth month

They acquire your routines

If you have completed your baby’s routines diligently, you will find that your baby has begun to acquire the routines.

You may be pleasantly surprised when you tell them that “it’s time to eat” or “it’s bath time”.

Continue with this, as  routines can greatly benefit a child’s life. It gives them a sense of order and security.

They become a chatterbox of consonants. 

It’s exciting and fun to hear how  your child tries to imitate conversations by making sounds. 

To stimulate the language, you can try to read to them regularly. Tell them a short story with a clear voice so they can remember it. Sooner or later, your child may surprise you with his first words.

Weight and size

In the first two trimesters, your baby will grow very fast. However, as they get older, their rate of growth will slow down a bit.

A normal weight for a 9 month old baby is about 9 kg but a normal height of about 72.39 cm.

Teeth

We have already been through this process, and are aware of the changes that the appearance of baby teeth entails.

At this age,  their upper central incisors will appear  and the others will also gradually emerge. If you find that your child is starting to get teeth, you can soothe their gums by using cold fruits and vegetables.

What should babies eat through this stage?

When a baby reaches the age of 9 months, you can give them some fruits and vegetables, such as:  tomatoes, stone-free grapes, melon, kiwi, pineapple, etc.

You can also start experimenting with meat,  such as lamb, rabbit, chicken or veal.

Soups, along with rice and vegetables, are also a good idea through this stage.

You can prepare a lot of the foods you have given them in the past  and add a little more creativity when it comes to presentation. 

Even if you have already started offering your baby different fruits,  do not forget to also give them natural fruit juices. They love juice and they are healthy too.

Recommendations for taking care of a baby in the ninth month

As the baby grows, they will require greater physical effort. This means that parents need to be more energetic and healthy.

It is also important for parents to learn how to take a break, and delegate tasks from time to time.

Once a child reaches this age, they can be left to another adult for a short period of time so you can rest.

Take a few hours and have a relaxing bath, meet some of your friends for a coffee, or go out and get a massage.

These are some activities that do not require too much time and they are beneficial for both you and your baby.

Things to keep in mind:

• As babies begin to recognize themselves about individuals, it is important to utilize this, to strengthen their knowledge about themselves. Teach them about the different parts of the body. This can be done when you talk to them while bathing: “Let us wash your stomach” and “Let us wash your face”, are a few examples.
• Have some toys ready for bath time. It can make it a fun experience for your baby.
• Sleep problems are normal between the seventh and tenth month. They are sometimes caused by the “separation syndrome”.
• It’s time to teach them how to share. We often think that they are still too young to learn about values. However, it’s just the time. You will see amazing results in the future. Ask for some of their food, or one of their toys, and then praise them for their kindness.

• You should also note that your baby will start responding to simple orders, such as “come here”, “do not touch it”, or “give mom a kiss”.
• Go for some walks together. Take a walk in the park, or even in the mall. It can be beneficial for their social development.

The ninth month of a baby’s life is an experience we should benefit from. While it is true that every stage of childhood is beautiful and memorable,  the first months of a baby’s life are worth gold. 

Try to take pictures so that you capture this stage. You will be grateful when you get to go through these moments whenever you feel like it, in the future.