9 Months Old

9 Month Old Development

A 9 month should be able to:
feeds self, take 2 cubes, rake raisin, jabbers, imitate speech sounds, stand holding on, sit without support

see Developmental Milestones

Immunizations

At the 9 month visit, we usually only give the 3rd IPV and check a CBC (complete blood count). See full immunization schedule.

Feeding

By 9 months, my children are eating thinly sliced deli turkey, pasta, and cut up pieces of fruit.  We will often begin some dairy (cheeses and yogurt).  They usually are eating 3 meals a day. Children should be off (or weaning off) baby foods and on all table foods by 12 months. They should be eating (... more on feeding 9 months old)

When can you feed children eggs?

Can I feed my 9 month old eggs? We feed our children eggs beginning at 9 months. Classically, doctors recommended feeding egg yolks at 12 months and egg whites at 2 years. Egg whites were delayed as they of the six most (... more on When can you feed children eggs)

Transition from Baby Food to Table Food

I want to start weaning my 10 month old off baby jar food and on "real/finger foods" but I haven't the slightest idea how much and what kind of food to give for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ...(more on the Transition from Baby Food to Table Food)

Vomiting After Starting Whole Milk

My daughter is 10-months old and I am trying to wean her from breast milk to whole milk.  I normally breast feed her four times a day.  I tried introducing a small amount of cow's milk (... more on Vomiting after starting whole milk)

Honey for Babies

I know that babies under 1 are not supposed to eat raw honey but when can they eat food with honey in them (i.e., Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Maid graham crackers, etc.)?Raw honey is not recommended for (... more on Honey for Babies)

Picky 11 month old

For three weeks my 11-month-old daughter is not eating any solid food but these organic broccoli, kale and cheddar baked snacks. I thought the issue was her wanting to feed herself mostly, so I've given her (... more on Picky 11 month old)

Constipation on formula

My 10 month old is really having trouble passing her stool.  The stool itself is extremely dense and when she struggles mightily, only the smallest amount will come out.  Over the past three days she has really (... more on Constipation on formula)

Teething Pain

My son's pediatrician said that Orajel (given in very small doses) is ok to give to my 8 month old who's teething.  Also, I just read about the recall on Hyland's tablets. What is your take on Orajel and Hyland's.  I think a large (... more on teething pain)

Swim Lessons

My children have all had swim lessons.  We started our children shortly after they learned to crawl.  They learned to float as infants and then swim - float - swim as toddlers.  I do not consider my children drown proof at any age.  Swim lesson are just one component of keeping our kids safe. We rely on a pool fence and close parental supervision. Until May 24, 2010, the AAP had actually (... more on Swim Lessons)