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Baby is born -
Begins to smile at people.
Coos, makes gurgling sounds.
Begins to follow things with eyes and recognize people at a distance.
Can hold head up and begins to push up when lying on tummy. -
Smiles spontaneously, especially at people.
Babbles with expression and copies sounds he hears video icon.
Uses hands and eyes together, such as seeing a toy and reaching for it.
Pushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surface. -
Knows familiar faces and begins to know if someone is a stranger.
Responds to sounds by making sounds video icon.
Shows curiosity about things and tries to get things that are out of reach.
When standing, supports weight on legs and might bounce. -
May be clingy with familiar adults.
Makes a lot of different sounds like “mamamama” and “bababababa” video icon.
Looks for things she sees you hide.
Can get into sitting position. -
Has favorite things and people.
Responds to simple spoken requests video icon.
Explores things in different ways, like shaking, banging, throwing video icon.
Gets to a sitting position without help. -
Likes to hand things to others as play.
Says several single words.
Knows what ordinary things are for; for example, telephone, brush, spoon.
Walks alone. -
Copies others, especially adults and older children.
Points to things or pictures when they are named video icon.
Finds things even when hidden under two or three covers.
Stands on tiptoe. -
Copies adults and friends.
Follows instructions with 2 or 3 steps video icon.
Can work toys with buttons, levers, and moving parts.
Walks up and down stairs, one foot on each step. -
Is more and more creative with make-believe play video icon.
Can say first and last name.
Names some colors and some numbers video icon.
Catches a bounced ball most of the time. -
Wants to please friends.
Speaks very clearly.
Counts 10 or more things.
Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer.
