DEVELOPMENT & KEY MILESTONES

Your baby’s development in the eighth month:

• Is strong enough to pull up and stand up by himself. 
• Understands simple instructions and responds to his name. 
• Shakes, bangs or throws objects. 
• Has a regular sleeping schedule.
• May reach and pick up objects.
• Soothes himself with familiar objects such as a safety blanket or a favorite teddy.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Ear infections

If your baby has an ear infection, he may be experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:

• Cries more than usual
• Pulls on his ear because he is in pain
• Has fever of over 100 ºF and general malaise
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fussy and sleepless

If you think your baby has an ear infection, the doctor will have to see him for a diagnose.

DON´T FORGET!

You should schedule an appointment with your pediatrician for your baby’s 9-month immunizations.  

LEARNING & GROWING

Your baby’s independence

In this stage, your baby is very curious and wants to explore everything around him. Check that during this time of exploration, your baby’s temperament and frustration start to show. Help your baby deal with frustration. Give him more love during these bursts of independence.  

Help him learn

Every day, you can help your baby to learn how to do new things, such as:

• Help him to crawl
• Give him a box with large objects that he can take out and put back inside.
• Speak or sing to him or read him a store. 
• Give him a ball that he can bounce
• Give him pots and pans, measuring cups and wooden spoons he can bang and make noise with. 

DAILY CARE

Food allergies

Following is a list of foods you should avoid during the first year of life, due to the possibilities of food allergies. 

• Eggs
• Cow’s milk
• Wheat
• Soy products
• Peanuts
• Nuts (almonds, pecans, etc.)
• Fish and shellfish

SAFETY & CHILDPROOFING

Baby-proofing your home

Protect your baby from danger while it grows and learns:

• Make sure electric cables are not loose but covered with tape or fixed to the wall. 
• Protect all electrical sockets with plastic safety covers.
• Tie blind cords and curtains out of the baby’s reach.
• Install safety latches in drawers and cabinets. 
• Use safety rails on stairways.
• Keep sharp objects out of the baby’s reach.
• Cover the sharp edges of furniture, such as coffee tables. 
• Keep cleaning supplies, chemicals and medicines out if your baby’s reach or under lock and key.
• Keep any small object the baby could put in his mouth out of his reach.
• Keep bathroom doors closed (and locked if necessary).

Hyland´s Product Recommendations

• Hyland’s Earache Tablets and Drops (after a doctor’s diagnose, you may alleviate ear discomfort naturally by using Hyland´s Earache Drops.)

• Hyland’s Diaper Ointment