Greetings lack of babbling, as this is a key communication milestone typically expected by nine months. While his strong eye contact, response to his name, and physical development are very positive signs, the absence of consonant sounds and imitation warrants a professional developmental screening. Early intervention is most effective, and a doctor can rule out hearing issues or other speech-related delays. Consultation with developmental pediatrician will be good

Verbal Speech can be delayed in boys upto 3 years. If he understands commands and does appropriate action it can be said he has non verbal communication. All other milestones are appropriate for age. If hearing and vision are good no need to worry.

From the milestones you described, many areas of development appear reassuring — good eye contact, responds to name, smiles socially, turns to sounds, sits independently, crawls and cruises. Some babies start canonical babbling (“bababa”, “dadada”, “mamama”) a little later than others. At 9 months, I would not panic based on this history alone, especially since hearing and social interaction seem appropriate. Keep talking, singing, reading books, imitating sounds and encouraging back-and-forth interaction. Limit screen exposure. If babbling with consonant sounds is still absent by 12 months, or if there is any concern about hearing, do discuss it again with your pediatrician and consider a hearing assessment. For now, close observation and stimulation are appropriate.

Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

No need to worry All the mile stones achieved already