My Baby's 9 Month Visit

9 Months Old Already?

As your baby approaches the 9-month mark, their pediatric visit will focus on your baby’s growth and development. We’ll cover a range of important topics to ensure your baby’s health is on track and address common questions many parents have at this stage. Here’s what we’ll cover:

Physical Screening

We’ll perform a thorough head-to-toe examination, measuring your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference. We’ll also evaluate reflexes, muscle tone, and overall physical development as your baby becomes more active.

Milestone Assessments

At nine months, we’ll look for developmental milestones such as your baby’s ability to crawl, pull up on furniture, hand-eye coordination, babbling, and how they respond to their name. Monitoring these milestones allows us to ensure the baby’s development is on track, and we can address any concerns early on.

Nutrition and Feeding 

By now, your baby is likely eating a variety of solid foods in addition to breast milk or formula. We’ll review your baby’s diet, discuss introducing new foods, and ensure they get the nutrition they need for growth. We’ll also discuss transitioning from purees to finger foods.

Moving and Grooving

Childproofing your home is more important than ever before as your baby begins crawling, standing, and exploring the world around them. We’ll discuss childproofing your home to prevent falls and injuries.

Teething and Oral Health

With more teeth likely coming in, we’ll discuss teething symptoms, how to care for your baby’s new teeth, and when to start using a toothbrush and toothpaste.

Language Development 

At nine months, many babies start babbling, making new sounds, and trying to mimic movement and sounds. We’ll discuss your baby’s language development, including if they can say “mama” and “dada,” how many words they can say, and if they recognize their name.