Lifts head and chest up higher now, when lying on tummy. Rests weight on outstretched arms and flat palms.
Will pull himself to sit when hands are held. Will lift head up when lying on back.
Plays with feet when lying on back. Sits upright supported.
Kicks legs alternately. Will take weight on legs when held. Bounces. Rolls over.
At age 9 Months :
Rolls along, wriggles and may crawl.
Leans forward to pick up a toy easily.
Attempts to walk along when hands are held.
Pulls to standing. But will not be able to lower himself back down. Falls down.
Sits up unsupported.
Physical Improvement Toy Recommendations
Gymini 3-D Activity Gym
TINY LOVE'S soft, padded activity gym helps develop baby's motor skills and alertness in a safe playful environment. Toys dangle at varying heights from soft, fabric-covered arches for baby to play with while lying on back or tummy. More TINY LOVE toys may be added for additional enjoyment.
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5-in-1 Adjustable Gym
The 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym is an engaging and entertaining play center that transforms into 5 different play centers as a child grows. In Stage 1 (0-6 mo.) traditional play gym includes 3 toys to bat at and a motion activated kick pad'. Stage 2 (6-12 mo.) seated activity center lets the child sit on the floor or the seat to play with the electronic lights, sounds, buttons and fun activities. Stage 3 (9-14 mo.) stand-up center lets the child support themselves with a wide built-in bar as they play. Stage 4 (12-36 mo.) play table converts to a tabletop where kids can sit and do art projects or play games. Stage 5 (12-36 mo.) converts to an easel with a clip to hold paper. Also features 3 parent-selected play modes: Motion Activated, Songs or Piano, and locks into 12 positions.
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Learn Around Playground
The Learn-Around Playground is the first all-in-one activity center that links physical movements to learning connections as baby grows from sitting to crawling to standing. With LeapFrog's patented technology, baby can control two play modes with the flip of a page. This 'smart playground' introduces crawling and sitting infants to colors, shapes, first words, textures and cause and effect; and standing and cruising toddlers to the alphabet, numbers and counting, rhyming words, language encouragement and musical creativity.
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