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Keeps hands fisted or slightly open.
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Can keep head in mid position of body when lying on tummy.
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Discovers hands and feet as an extension of self
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Laughs out loud
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Looks at an object, reaches for it, and makes eye contact with it
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Smiles and coos when caregivers talk to them
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Able to place objects in mouth
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Begins to use mitten grasps for grabbing objects near the hands.
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Reaches for objects such as an activity gym with good coordination and aim
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Smiles at self in mirror
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Holds an object with both hands
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Grabs at any and all objects in reach
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Brings objects together making banging noise
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May be able to play a peek-a-boo game
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Achieves sitting position by pushing up with arms.
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Likes to fill and empty containers
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Crawls
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May be able to move along furniture.
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Finds hidden objects
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Responds to certain words
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Likes to walk holding caregivers hand
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Climbs chairs and furniture
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Waves good-bye
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Likes to look at pictures in a book
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Stands alone
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Takes off shoes and socks
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Likes to open containers and look inside at objects
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Puts nesting toys together
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May be able to pull of clothing
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Uses pincer grasps
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Saying first word
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Begins to find familiar objects that are not in view but have permanent locations