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Growth and development at seven months

Growth

(general info re growth)

Weight
A seven month old baby girl weighs anywhere between 6.2k and 9.2k
A seven month old baby boy weighs anywhere between 6.6k and 10k
Weight gains between six and nine months are roughly 140gms to 170gms a week.

Length
A seven month old baby girl measures anywhere between 63cm and 70cm
A seven month old baby boy measures anywhere between 65cm and 75cm
Length increases roughly by 2.5cms in three months.

Development

(general info re development)

Large Body Movements
* When pulled to sit - braces shoulders, no back curve
* Sits with support for limited time in high chair or on floor with cushions. Some babies can sit unsupported bent forward with hands on the floor for support. A few can sit well on their own with hands free to play (this doesn't make them stronger or smarter than the rest).
* Turns from back to front and back again (some babies still aren't rolling - that's ok)

Small Body Movements
* Starting to drop, bang and throw objects together
* Holds an object in each hand
* Rotates wrist
* Picks up objects using whole palm

Vision
* Enjoys looking in a mirror
* Visually insatiable. Moves head and eyes constantly so as not to miss anything
* Stares at small objects (crumbs, fluff)

Hearing and Speech
* Attentive to everyday sounds
* Turns when called
* Talking noises vary in volume, pitch and with mood

Social and Understanding
* Interested in what others are doing
* Reacts appropriately to happy, cross or loud voices
* All but about 20% of babies start to become shy and apprehensive of others

End of fact sheet

Robin Barker 20(c)00

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