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Able to bring hands to mouth -
Moves legs and arms off of surface when excited
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While lying on back, keeps head centered to watch faces or toys
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Makes eye contact
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Rolls from back to tummy and tummy to back -
Reaches for nearby toys while on tummy
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Brings hands and objects to mouth
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Listens and responds when spoken to
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Starts to move with alternate leg and arm movement e.g. creeping, crawling
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Enjoys a variety of movements – bouncing up and down, rocking back and forth
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Uses increased variety of sounds and syllable combinations in babbling
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Sits without support -
Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture -
Crawls to or away from objects baby sees in the distance
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Meaningfully uses “mama” or “dada”
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Finger feeds self
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Walks independently -
Helps with getting dressed/undressed
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May use 5-10 words
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Responds to yes/no questions with head shake/nod
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Starts to jumps with both feet leaving the ground
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Uses crayons, pens, or markers to make marks on paper -
Understands new words quickly
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Follows 2-step related directions e.g. “Pick up your coat and bring it to me”