Play and communication with 6-9 month old babies

Babies are little scientists

DID YOU KNOW?

Babies experiment with cause-and-effect relationships.
Babies experiment with how objects fall, how to make a noise, or how their arms and legs exert resistance and force.
Babies enjoy making noises by hitting or banging with a cup or other object. This may be frustrating for busy mothers and fathers, but it is important to be patient, as the child is learning through this play.
Even before children say words, they learn from what is being said to them, and can understand a lot.
Babies notice when people express strong anger, and may be upset by it.
Babies copy the sounds and actions of others.
Babies like other people to respond to the sounds they are making and to show an interest in the new things they notice.
A baby can recognize her/his name before being able to say it. Hearing her/his name helps the child know that she/he is a special person in the family.