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Lifts head and turns it from one side to the other when placed on stomach.
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Very young babies express discomfort or unhappiness by crying.
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Watches objects moved about 6 inches away from face.
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Babies show joy by smiling, perhaps in response to an adult who is making funny faces at them.
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Maintains brief eye contact while being fed. Makes different crying sounds for different needs. Begins to smile and show excitement. Eyes can follow moving objects. Wants companionship. May like being tickled. Can tell a smile from a frown.
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Lifts head and chest when on stomach.
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Babies show anger through crying. Signs of anger may appear as early as three to six months of age.
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Rolls from tummy to back.
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Babies watch their mothers very closely. Often, this is the first sign of interest in babies.
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Rocks on stomach while kicking legs and making swimming motions with arms.
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Babies begin to show their dislikes very clearly.
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Turns to sounds of familiar voices. Laughs, squeals, babbles. Can tell the difference between family members. Reaches out to play. May cry when left alone.
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Passes a block from one hand to the other.
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Knows parents and caregivers by their voices and by sight.
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Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion.
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Puts objects in containers.
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Babies show fear by startling, turning away, and screaming, especially in response to strangers.
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Uses index finger to start pointing.
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Responds to "no" and own name. Says simple words, such as "no," "bye-bye," "dada," and "mama".
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Walks while holding onto furniture or crib rails for support.
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Picks up small objects using thumb and forefinger.
