Baby Milestones

Your month-by-month companion

Month 7

Sitting becomes stable and crawling may begin. Stranger anxiety is in full swing.

Quick Reference

Sleep

12-15 hours

Feeding

24-32 oz (710-950 ml) milk + 2 solid meals

Naps

2-3 naps

Wake Window

2.5-3 hours

Talk to your doctor if baby...

•Does not try to get things in reach
•Does not respond to own name
•Does not recognize familiar people
•Does not look where you point
•Cannot sit with support
•Does not bear weight on legs when held upright
ExpectedWhat most babies do
  • •Sit without hand support for short periods
  • •Roll both directions reliably
  • •Bang objects on surfaces
  • •Respond to own name consistently
  • •Follow moving objects with eyes
  • •Respond to facial expressions
  • •Enjoy peek-a-boo games
VariesWhat some babies do
  • •Begin crawling backwards or belly-crawling
  • •Pull to standing with support
  • •Transfer objects between hands smoothly
  • •Start drinking from open cup with help
  • •Show clear toy preferences

What's Next

Month 8 · Month 8 brings true crawling for many babies, along with object permanence - they now remember hidden objects.