[disney205]

I know that all kids develop at their own pace, but I am just curious what is normal for an 8 month old. My DS just turned 8 months and he sits by himself great. He pushes up a little when he is on his belly and rocks but not crawling yet. He says lots of stings of sounds including mama (even though it is not directed at me yet). What has me worried is that he doesn't respond to us when we say his name or try to play with him all that much....maybe 30% of the time. And I try to play with him and do pattycake and itsy bitsy spider and things like that and he is just not interested. He would rather play with his toys. I said to Dh it's almost like it's on his own terms and he is in his own world when he doesn't want to be bothered. He gets so caught up in his toys, he just doesn't want to bother with us. Is this normal for an 8 month old? Does anyone have suggestions for activities to play with him? This is my first and have never been around babies all that much so I don't know what I am supposed to be doing and what is normal for them. Sorry, this got a little long.
Thanks for any advice you may have!!

 

[coffee.caugh]

my ds is also 8 mos and some change and he sits on his own (he can't raise up yet but can be put in the sitting position and stay like that), he's pulling up on things, starting to see he maybe can crawl, he does know when his name is called and responds but he only started doing that at 6 months.

have you considered removing some of the toys and replacing them with more basic objects (a cup, a big spoon, a bowl, etc) that will keep him interested but not so much so that he doesn't respond to you? i know when my ds gets into a toy he wouldn't have a care at all if i was beside him or not. but replace that with something else and you could be more interactive with him and the more "boring" object.

 

[hedgehogs4]

Physically your lo and my lo are exactly in the same range - she is almost 9 months and now is crawling and pulling up on on furniture. she is a bit high needs though and often wants to be held, when she is happy though she is happy playing alone exploring objects mostly.

 

[disney205]

Thanks for the responses. We do let him play with bowls and measuring cups and wooden spoons and we still can't get his attention. Even sometimes when he isn't playing with toys it will be hard to get his attention. For a little while today, all he wanted to do was look at the sheet on the floor. Now he ws starting to get tired at that point but it's like he will only pay attention and look at you if he is in the right mood. Sometimes, he will play with us and smile and look when we call him and other times just not interested. I have been very overprotective already and a huge worry wort so I am trying not to let this worry me, but like I said he is my first and not being around other babies I just have no idea what is normal.

 

[alegna]

Sounds pretty normal to me. Around that age both of mine often couldn't be bothered with us

Ds is now 10 months and it depends on his mood.

-Angela

 

[disney205]

Thanks! That makes me feel better. I was thinking that maybe it's just his personality, but then I would start reading milestones and they would all say that he should consistenly respond.....darn internet, as much as I love it is as much as I hate it....LOL!!!!

 

[xixstar]

once my little one was able to sit on her own and explore things herself, she lost interest in me to some extent. She's 8 months now and I think I'm mostly exciting whenever she realizes she wants to nurse again.

i do still try with the games and reading and such, but I also follow her lead and let her play too.