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What a fun little person your seven-month-old is! They are very aware of themselves and the world around them.Babies this age often like to be around people and enjoy interactive games like %u201cpat-a-cake.%u201dAs your child starts to move around, they become more independent and curious about things around them. You canencourage this more active stage by giving them as much floor time as possible. Be sure to maintain constantsupervision and plan ahead with childproofing for safety.By eight months, their independence grows. They may want to feed themselves, which will be messy, but also veryentertaining. Your baby may now resist doing something that they don%u2019t want to do, such as putting on a coat orsnowsuit.Babies like to laugh, and they like you to laugh with them. Separation anxiety may become stronger by nine monthsof age. They may find it easier to separate from you if their caregiver is familiar. Your very social and charming ninemonth-old loves to explore. They love to copy you and everyone else! Play with your baby. Sing with your baby.Read with your baby.Special MomentsMake a memory with your children,Spend some time to show you care;Toys and trinkets can%u2019t replace thosePrecious moments that you share.~ElaineHardtJoining Family MealsThe time has come for your baby to gradually join you in eating regular family food. Itis good for them to continue having breastmilk as you continue giving themcomplementary solid foods. The World Health Organization advises breastfeeding upto 2 years and beyond. So, if you are breastfeeding you do not need to stop now %u2013just continue adding iron-rich and nutritious solid foods.At this age, babies are interested in trying new foods. Try adding herbs and spicesthat your family enjoys to their food too. If you add more textures and tastes into theirdiet now, they will be more likely to enjoy a greater variety of foods later. Offer avariety of food textures between 6 and 9 months. It may take many tries to get usedto a new food. There will be times when something goes in and promptly comes rightback out again.That%u2019s quite normal and part of how babies learn to eat new foods. Always stay withyour baby when they are eating.