At 6 months, we started introducing baby foods in addition to his formula. He loved all kinds of foods; applesauce, rice cereal, peas, barley cereal and peaches. He was drinking from and holding a sippy cup at 6 months. He started pushing up at 7 months. Said “dada” for the first time at 7 months. Recognized his name at 7.5 months. Started crawling at 8.5 months and wanted to explore everything he possibly could. He loved his Baby Einstein time – he had such a ball watching it. He even wanted to try climbing up stairs! He sat up from lying down at 9 months, stood alone at 10 months, took first step at 11 months and started walking by himself the day after his first birthday. He never started waving or pointing. I tried to get him to say hi and bye and he never caught on. He did babble and have other words, so I was not worried – and everyone always reassures you that boys talk later than girls. He always played well by himself (and appropriately) – he played with appropriate toys for his age and played with them appropriately. His fine motor skills seemed to be advanced for his age. He loved to climb – we called him our little monkey because of his climbing.

At 6 months, he received Pediatrix (dose 2) – one shot, 5 vaccines: diptheria, tetanus, petussis, hepatitus B and polio
At 7 months, he received Prevnar (dose 3) and HiB (dose 3) – He received seven strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae plus Haemophilus b.
At 8.5 months, he receivevd Pediarix (dose 3) – one shot, 5 vaccines: diptheria, tetanus, petussis, hepatitus B and polio
At 1 year, he got the FLU shot.