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Is comforted by the human voice and music -
Recognizes a parent’s voice -
Reacts to discomfort and pain by crying for assistance -
Able to place objects in mouth -
Smiles and coos when caregiver talks to him/her -
Explores toys by grasping, sucking, shaking, and banging -
Laughs when socializing -
May begin clinging to a primary caregiver. Desires constant attention from caregivers -
Builds trust when cries are answered; becomes anxious and demanding when cries are unanswered -
Communicate with different sounds and facial expressions -
Can lift head when lying on tummy -
Discovers hands and feet as an extension of itself -
Need support for head -
Enjoys social aspects of feeding time -
Shows feelings of security when held or talked to -
Can maintain a sitting position for several minutes if given the proper support -
Shows increased pleasure in social interaction -
On tummy time, can lift head and shoulder off surface -
Grabs at any and all objects in reach -
Laughs when tickled -
May form an attachment to one special object -
Sits in a tripod position using arms for support -
Smiles at self in mirror -
Distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar adults -
Can lean over and reach while in sitting position -
Enjoys looking through books with familiar pictures -
Express anger more dramatically -
Shows desires for social contacts -
Learns pincer grasp, using just the thumb and forefinger -
Exhibits fear of strangers -
May shows fear to new sounds -
Likes to play games like pat-a-cake -
Recognizes the social nature of mealtimes -
Likes to grasp feeding utensils and cup -
Begins to find familiar objects that are not in view but have permanent locations -
Likes to walk holding caregiver’s hand -
Likes to empty and fill containers -
Enjoys playing with own image in a mirror -
Crawl; may try to crawl up stairs -
May be able to move along furniture, touching for support -
Find objects that are totally hidden -
Responds appropriately to a few spefic words -
May show fear of heights; may be afraid to crawl down from a chair -
Stand with little support -
Likes to look at pictures in a book -
Performs for others, repeats act if applauded -
Fear Strange places -
Waves good-bye -
Enjoys music and may mimic movement other make to music -
Is more aware of and sensitive to other children -
Likes to open containers and look at their contents -
Takes off shoes and socks -
Waves good-bye -
Seeks approval and tries to avoid disapproval -
Test caregivers to determine limits -
Imitates movement of other adults and children -
Climbs up and down stairs -
May not be cooperative -
May be able to pull off clothing -
Puts nesting toys together correctly -
Enjoys playing with siblings -
Likes to practice communication with adults -
May resist napping -
May reveal an inner determination to walk