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