Becomes unfriendly to strangers at about 7 months.
Is still friendly with strangers unless startled or familiar adult isn't there.
Loves 'Rough and Tumble' play.
At age 9 Months :
Offers toys to adults, but only drops toy into hand. Cannot place.
Recognises family members.
Copies facial expressions.
Loves peek-a-boo, and may join in.
Clingy to familiar adult, and unfriendly to strangers.
Watches with continued interest for a few minutes.
Social Improvement Toy Recommendations
Let's Play Together Peek 'N Play Discovery Dome
The colorful, fabric Peek 'N Play Discovery Dome offers more than 15 activities that encourage development and is designed to invite you and your baby to play, learn and grow together. There are smiling critters, inviting textures, mesmerizing colors and activities to explore and discover at every stage of your baby's development. Play 'peek-a-boo' behind the curtain and teach concepts like object permanence. A special squeaker phone is great for pretend conversations. A shape-sorting mailbox introduces shapes and colors and ball-drop chute helps child develop hand-eye coordination. Baby can bat and kick at the cute hanging toys. There's also a built-in animal picture book and special Let's Play Together tip card with fun ideas for you and your baby to play together!
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V Tech - V.Smile Rock & Sing Musical Car
Strike up the band and watch as baby takes the lead on the piano. The Rock & Sing Musical Car teaches instrument sounds and musical notes and allows young music makers to create their own songs every time they play. Three sculpted musicians provide back up on the drums, guitar and saxophone, while five brightly colored piano keys respond to baby's touch with notes of their own. Three light-up buttons add to the learning fun with lessons in instrument sounds and a bright yellow handle makes it easy to push or pull the car when baby's on the go!
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Laugh & Learn Cuddly Learning Puppy
Your child will enjoy lots of learning fun with this cuddly, floppy-eared friend! Learning Puppy will teach baby ABC's, 123's, parts of the body, colors, play games, plus sing along to 10 favorite songs. Dog bone collar lights up to the music! Make learning more fun with the whole collection of Laugh & Learn toys. With rich music, sing-along songs and lots of activities, they combine early academics and everyday experiences for the way kids really learn!
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