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Your baby is now playing more with his toys. At seven months, he may try to move around more by crawling on his belly to get a toy. Be sure to inspect your house for possible dangers. Babies find everything. They can see tiny things on the floor and under furniture that you may not see when you are standing. When checking to make sure the floor is a safe place, be sure to get down on the floor yourself, and search carefully with your eyes and hands for any dangers.

Your baby's memory and attention span are increasing. He may try to imitate noises or simple actions, such as clapping. He likes to play peek-a-boo. He may move his head or body around to look for toys that he suddenly cannot see.

Your baby will begin to drop toys on the floor to see you pick them up. He is learning that his rattle makes noise when he hits it or waves it around. He is learning that he can make a noise by banging a toy on the floor or a table. He can move a toy from one hand to the other. He may hold two toys for a very short time.

Your baby knows you. He knows that you are the same person who greets him every morning. He may be shy around people he has not seen before. He may not like it if someone rushes up to him and picks him up. He may need a little time to get used to someone new before he gets picked up by that person.

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