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lift head briefly from the surface
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reacts to discomfort and pain by crying for assistance
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prefers to look at human faces and patterened objectd
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Comforted by the human face
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quiets in response to being held
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Looks at a person alertly and directly
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can turn head when lying on back
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whimpers when hungry chortles when content
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can lift head when lying on tummy
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laughs out loud
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may form an attachment to one special object
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being able to place objects in mouth
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can maintain a sitting position for several minutes with proper support
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explores toys by grasping, sucking,shaking, and banging
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laughs when tickled
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supported under arms stands and moves body up and down stamping feet
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Smiles at self in mirror
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Grabs at any and all objects in reach
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laughs when socializing
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holds an object in both hands
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enjoys playing with children
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likes attention may cry to get it
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thoroughly enjoys company of siblings
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May be able to play the peek a boo game
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may be able to pull self to a standing position
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expresses anger more dramatically
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sits alone steadily for longer periods of time
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searches for a hidden object
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exhibits fear of strangers
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likes to explore new places but wants to be able to return to caregiver
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is more aware of social approval and disapproval
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responds appropriately to a few specific words
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crawls; may try to crawl up stairs
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uses index finger to point lead and poke
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find objects that are totally hidden
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shows interest in play activities of others
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may show fear of new sounds
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recognizes the social nature of mealtime
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likes to walk holding caregiver hand
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climbs on chairs and other furniture
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likes to look at picture in a book
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enjoys music and may mimic movements others make to music
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cries less often
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fears strange places
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may not want to be cooperative
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takes off shoes and socks
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likes to grasp feeding utensils and cup
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waves goodbye
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tests caregivers to determine limits
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shows increased negativism. May have tantrums
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may be able to pull of clothings
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climbs up and down stairs
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enjoys playing with siblings
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may resist napping