#AskTheExpert My 8.5 month old sits, crawls, pulls to stand with support. She smiles, laughs, play, babbles sometimes aa ta ta aata. She responds to name at times. She signals to be picked up and when done with food. She enjoys peek a boo and at times initiates by putting cloth on her face. She likes to look in mirror and catch shadows. She recently started mimicking simple sounds and actions. Concerns: She understands only 1-2 words like if we say pigeon, she looks outside window. Is this age appropriate or any concerns. Worried. Please suggest.

1 Answer

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi parent as per your description every thing is normal so no need to worry about this matter please don't think more about it and enjoy your parent hood please give daily massage and sun light exposure

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