Many babies start to crawl or scoot, and stranger anxiety may appear.
These are things most children (about 3 in 4) can do by this age. Babies born early may reach them later — use their corrected age.
| Weight (3rd–97th) | Length (3rd–97th) | Head (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 7–10.5 kg (median 8.6) | 66.5–74.7 cm (median 70.6) | 44.5 cm |
| Girls | 6.3–10 kg (median 7.9) | 64.3–73.2 cm (median 68.7) | 43.4 cm |
Any steady curve within this range is normal; what matters is that your baby follows their own curve over time.
| Schedule | Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| IAP (India) | 6–9 months | Typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV), single dose |
Your paediatrician may group doses differently. Keep the vaccination card safe.
Most 8-month-olds: sits steadily without support; starts crawling, scooting or bottom-shuffling; may be shy or clingy with strangers; uses a raking grasp to pick up food.
The WHO median is 8.6 kg for boys and 7.9 kg for girls; the normal range is wide (see the table).
12–16 h in 24 hours including 2–3 naps.