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In the grasping reflex, newborns close their fingers tightly around objects placed in their hands.
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Sucks when area around mouth is touched.
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The Truncal Incurvation or Galant reflex occurs when you stroke or tap along the side of the spine while the infant lays on the stomach. The infant will twitch his or her hips toward the touch in a “dancing’ movement.
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Most babies gain an ounce or 28 grams per day during the first two months. After that, they typically gain about a pound, or half a kilogram, per month.
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The term motor behavior describes all movements of the body, including movements of the eyes (as in the gaze), and the infant’s developing control of the head.
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Vision starts to become stronger
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They start attempting to mimic the sounds that others make; this becomes evident as familiar sounds begin to appear in the midst of baby babble.
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On average, a baby’s first tooth appears at around 6 months.
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Turns and looks in the direction of sounds
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At around 8 months, babies can sit up by themselves for extended periods and can pull themselves to their feet while they hold onto something for leverage and support, such as a table or the edge of a couch.
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Communicates using gestures such as waving or holding up arms
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Has one or two words (“Hi,” “dog,” “Dada,” or “Mama”) by first birthday