"The Young Scientist": encourage baby's investigation of the world and how he can impact it. Practice pincer grasp with activities that demand subtle control of baby's fingers.
Baby is now almost not a baby anymore. He can sit and stand, allowing him to look at the world from multiple perspectives. He crawls and climbs up on furniture and stairs, becoming more independent. He now has good control over his palms and fingers, so he can hold and release objects easily and use a pincer grasp. First words might make their debut, as baby
comes to understand the principle of
verbal communication.