Most babies are able to sit unaided at seven months old and can use their hands to reach, grasp, bang, shake and poke. Your baby at this stage is busy practicing his ability to handle objects; even if one hand is used more over the other, it doesn't mean that he is right handed or left handed. This will only be determined at a later age when the preference is more clear. Now at seven months he has developed another insight into the nature of objects. When he drops a toy from his high chair, he looks down to see where it is. Another sign of increased understanding is your baby's ability to go back to an activity after being briefly interrupted. Peek-a-boo is a top favorite at this age; another indication that your baby is learning that objects which disappear from sight are not necessarily gone forever.


Sense of permanence:


Baby's sense of object permanence is increasing; for example when she drops something, she will search the floor for it. If you hide something under his blanket, she is beginning to understand it is still there even if she cannot see it.


Time for a highchair:


By this time she can sit unsupported, freeing her hands for other activities. Now that she is able to sit up so well, it is time to introduce her to a highchair if you haven't already. Use one that is designed for infants and seat her in one during mealtimes; she will enjoy being part of the family and interacting at the table.


Mastering his environment:


Your baby is beginning to understand that to some extent she can affect her environment. For example she may use her blanket to get the toy she can't reach. She experiments by deliberately dropping objects. The objects may be toys food or anything she can get hold of. She may drop things in rapid succession and then focuses on what happens when she drops them. Dumping toys or items out of a box or pan is also great fun. Filling and emptying a container helps your baby learn the concepts full and empty. Although simple, these activities represent big achievements for baby.



Baby uses hands more:


With her hands free, baby is able to use her hands more to play with toys. She may reach for an object, grab it, examine it, put it in her mouth and then drop it to move on to the next exciting item. Her movements are more vigorous now; she shakes her rattles and listens to the sounds produced. She enjoys splashing with her toys in the tub during bath-times.




Toys and Play


Clap, Clap, Clap :


Baby learns by imitation; this game teaches him to imitate gestures. As you sing a song, clap his hands together lightly. After a few times clap your hands or put his hands on yours as you clap. Next ask him to clap as you sing. Learning to clap on his own can take time, so be patient.


Kitchen exploration :


Your kitchen may be one of your baby's favorite haunts with fascinating drawers and cupboards to explore. He may want to empty them; babyproofing your home is a very important, including the kitchen area. Lock some the medicine drawer, sharp utensils and other hazardous items away. If your kitchen is big enough, you might want to leave one lower cabinet unlocked and put unbreakable, safe kitchen items such as measuring spoons, Tupperware, cups, wooden spoons an old pan or pot for baby to play with when both of you are in the kitchen.


Keep the music playing:


Baby loves music. Record and play different kinds of music for her. Let her listen to various kinds of music like rock and roll, lullabies, children's songs, symphonies, and anything else might enjoy. Play soft tunes before bedtime, children songs while she is playing. Expose her to many types of music.