Baby development at 8 months

The eight-month-old baby grows and develops rapidly. He can crawl forward and back, avoiding small obstacles. He may be strong enough to pull himself up to stand while holding onto a support. He is able to change his position quickly, sitting down or rolling over. Therefore, a child should not be left alone in the room.
The eight-month-old baby is beginning to master the grasp. He is able to perform various actions with his hands. He shifts objects, piles up pyramid toys, holds a pencil and draws, flips through books, tries to feed himself, for example, by picking up his food or holding a drink bottle by himself.
An infant at this age is interested in other children. But he may become shy in the presence of unfamiliar adults or cry, if you leave him with strangers.
At this age, a baby babbles with up and down intonations indicating whether he is happy or upset. He pronounces not only sounds, but syllables too, and he can repeat these syllables many times.
Every baby is unique and develops at his own pace. If you have any concerns or worry about your child’s development, you ought to consult a pediatrician.