Your 9-month-old: Week 3

Email received from Baby Center and i tink this is true...nicky is responding to clapping and waving. And he is oso pointing to the direction that he wants u to carry him to. :)

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Hello, Angie! You're probably noticing that your blossoming baby is learning different ways to express himself emotionally. He's also becoming more social day by day. A few of his favorite new tricks may be clapping, especially when pleased; waving bye-bye; pointing to indicate what he wants or when he sees something new and interesting; shrieking loudly to attract your attention; laughing at silly sounds and expressions; and crying in a specific tone to convey a particular "request."

Overheard"Taryn loves finger foods. She's so happy to be in control and put the foods in her own mouth -- I just make sure to watch her closely. Some of her favorites are cheese (shredded works wonderfully), diced tofu, cooked ground beef, and cut-up pieces of watermelon, banana, and avocado." -- Elisabeth

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For nicky, i tink this really applies to him :)
"Separation anxiety"
Do all babies experience separation anxiety?
Yes, to a degree. At certain stages, most babies or toddlers will show true anxiety and be upset at the prospect — or reality — of being separated from a parent. If you think about separation anxiety in evolutionary terms, it makes sense: A defenseless baby would naturally get upset at being separated from the person who protects and cares for him.In many ways, attitudes about babies and separations are cultural. Western countries tend to stress autonomy from a very early age. But in many other cultures, infants are rarely separated from their mother in the first year of life.Regardless of the origins of this normal developmental stage, it's frustrating for babies and parents. The good news is that separation anxiety will pass and there are ways to make it more manageable. And in the meantime, enjoy the sweetness of knowing that to your child, you're number one.

My call: I am definitely not complaining about the sweetness! :)
Joelle, think the 2nd link will answer your question :)

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