I have to agree with Playfelt, I have noticed a huge trend in children (especially first children) who seem to not be developing the infant milestones as quickly.

The youngest I have accepted children was 4 - 6 months back when the mat leave was 6 months, but now I accept as young as 11 months. I did have an 8 month old in care last year and it didn't work out very well because my daycare is so different now than what it used to be in the respect that I travel more and we don't use my yard now.