Milestones at 7-9 Months: Independence and Exploration

Between 7 and 9 months, babies begin showing signs of independence:

Physical milestones: Crawling, sitting unaided, and possibly pulling up to stand.
Cognitive milestones: Object permanence develops, making games like peek-a-boo enjoyable.
Social milestones: Babbling with more complex sounds and recognizing their name.

This stage is marked by rapid exploration and curiosity as babies discover their newfound abilities.

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