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Distress
Very young babies express any discomfort or unhappiness by cruing -
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The first days of life
From birth onward, babies respond to human voices. A calm, soothing voice will quiet a baby, a harsh or loud noise will upset a baby. -
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One month
Most babies stop crying when lifted or touched. A baby's face brightens when her or she sees a familiar person such as a parent. -
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Two Months
By month 2, babies smile at people. Because their eyes can now follow moving objects, they enjoy watching people move about the room. -
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Three Months
Babies turn their head in response to a voice. Now they want companionship as well as physical care. -
Delight
Babies show delight by smiling, perhaps in response to an adult whi is making funny faces at them -
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Four Months
Babies laugh out loud. They look to others for entertainment. -
Disgust
Babies begin to show thier dislike very clearly -
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Month Five
Babies show an increased interest in family members other than parents. They may cry when they are left alone in a room. At this age, babbies babble - to their toys, dolls, stuffed animals, or themselves. -
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Six Months
Babies love company and attention. They delight in playing games such as peekaboo -
Anger
Babies first show their anger when they don't get their way. Older babies show anger at objects as well as people. -
Elation
Babies show high spirits with their whole body -
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Seven Months
Babies prefer parents over other family members -
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Eight Months
Babies prefer to be in a room with other people. Babies who can crawl by this age may move from room to room looking for company. -
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Nine and Ten Months
Now activ socially, babies creep after their parents and are often underfoot. Babies love attention. They enjoy being chased and playing games in which they throw toys again and again - with someone else picking them up each time. -
Affection
Babies show affection for caregiver. Affection for other children comes later. -
Fear
Babies begin to show fear of strangers at about 8 months of age -
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Eleven and Twelve Months
Babies are most often friendly and happy at this age. They are also sensative to others' emotions - and know how to influence and adjust to the emotions of people around them. Bbaies like to be the center of attention. By this time, they are usually tolerant of strangers.
