Month 8

• Crawls on hands and knees
• Pulls up on furniture
• Claps hands
• Pincer grasp developing

13-14 hours. 8-month sleep regression possible from separation anxiety and new motor skills.

Establish 3 solid meals daily. Introduce chunkier textures. Integrate allergenic foods (egg, fish, peanut).

Hide and seek games, simple sorting toys, musical instruments, crawl tunnels, bath toys.

• Meet sleep regression with patience — it will pass
• Baby-proof: outlets, stairs, cabinet doors
• Fixed meal routine helps baby
• Shoes on feet when pulling up to stand

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