Is it normal for an 8 month old to understand instructions.

[cori]

Not all instructions obviously, but he understands 'no, dont touch the cat' will also clap when asked. Am pretty sure DS 1 didnt understand at this age. Anyone else? or do I have a super baby?

I think it's more tone of voice that they understand at this age rather than the words themselves.

Hey, my (just) 9 mth old knows 'wheres daddy/nanna/alan(the cat)?' and 'give it to me/daddy/nanna etc', and 'you do it' (to copy something)- she also claps on request too! so cute! She stops if you call her name in a no tone but not sure if she knows 'no' yet... babies are amazing!

No words from her yet though... lots of babbling and lots of 'did she just say dadda?' but no definites.

cool, I realise that he understand tone for 'no' especially as it is usually in relation to the cat. Was more surprised that he can 'clap' on request.Mummymagic pleased to see your DD responding so well.