Growth & Development
Growth continues at a steady, slightly slower pace compared to the rapid gains of the first few months — this slowdown is completely normal and expected as babies move past the most explosive newborn growth phase.
Key Milestones
- Sitting without support
- Transferring objects between hands
- Responding to their own name
- Babbling with varied sounds
- Showing interest in self-feeding with fingers
Sleep
Many babies settle into more predictable nap schedules around this age, often two solid naps a day. Night waking can still happen, sometimes linked to developmental leaps or teething discomfort.
Feeding
If you've started solids, your baby may be progressing from purees to slightly thicker textures or simple finger foods, depending on your approach and your pediatrician's guidance. Continue offering breast milk or formula as the primary nutrition source.
Common early foods at this stage include mashed banana, avocado, sweet potato, and iron-fortified infant cereal.
Activities to Try
Sitting independently opens up new play opportunities — stacking soft blocks, banging objects together, and exploring toys with both hands are all great fits for this stage. Reading simple board books together also supports language development.
Health Tips
If teething has started, you may notice increased fussiness, drooling, and a desire to chew on everything. Teething doesn't typically cause high fever — persistent fever should be evaluated by your pediatrician rather than assumed to be teething-related.
Vaccination Info
No routine vaccines are typically due at exactly 7 months on the standard schedule, with the next major milestone (MMR and Typhoid) usually at 9 months.