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Reacts to discomfort and pain by crying for assistance. -
May hold object if placed in hand, but drops it quickly, -
Cries deliberately for assistance; also communicates with grunts and facial expressions. -
Recognizes a parent's voice -
Quiets in response to being held -
Looks at a person alertly and directly. Prefers to look at people over objects. -
Laughs out loud -
Can lift head when lying on tummy -
Laughs when tickled -
Able to place objects in mouth. -
On tummy, may roll from side to side and front to back. -
Likes to repeat enjoyable acts like shaking a rattle -
Smiles and coos when caregiver talk to him or her -
Enjoys social aspects of feeding time -
Responds to continued warmth and affection -
May form an attachment to one special object. -
May begin to show fearful behavior as separateness is felt. -
Can roll from tummy to back -
Can sit supported for 15 to 30 minutes with firm back. -
Smiles at self in mirror -
Builds trust when cries are answered; becomes anxious and demanding when cries are unanswered. -
Is able to stable while supported -
Varies volume, pitch, and rate while babbling -
Enjoys playing with children -
Smiles at familiar faces and stares solemnly at strangers -
Likes to bounce when in standing position -
Can lean over and reach while in sitting position. -
Enjoys looking through books with familiar picture -
Thoroughly enjoys company of siblings -
Expresses anger more dramatically -
Sits alone steadily for longer periods of time. -
Achieves sitting position by pushing up with arms. -
Likes to empty and fill containers. -
Enjoys playing with own image in a mirror -
Exhibits fear of strangers -
Uses index finger to point, lead, and poke. -
Crawls; may try to crawl up stairs. -
Responds appropriately to a few specific words. -
Finds objects that are totally hidden. -
Shows interest in play activities of others -
Recognizes the social nature of mealtimes -
May show a fear of new sounds -
Likes to play games like pat-a-cake -
Likes to walk holding caregiver's hand -
Climbs on chairs and other furniture. -
Likes to look at pictures in a book -
speaks first recognizable word. -
Enjoys music and may mimic movements others make to music -
Performs for others, repeats act if applauded -
Fears strange places -
Cries less often -
May carry spoon to mouth in feeding attempt -
Takes off shoes and socks -
Puts nesting toys together correctly. -
Begins to find familiar objects that are not in view but have permanent locations. -
Recognizes the difference between being good and being naughty. -
Seeks approval and tries to avoid disapproval -
Likes to say no and shake head to get response from caregiver -
Tests caregivers to determine limits -
May be able to pull off clothing -
Climbs up and down stairs -
Likes to open containers and look at their contents. -
Waves good-bye -
Continues to test caregiver's limits -
Enjoys playing with siblings -
May reveal an inner determination to walk -
Shows increased negativism. May have tantrums