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| DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES |
| *watches face of parents *grasps objects placed in hand *follows object with eyes and head *stares at hands *smiles in response to attention *raises head when on stomach *startles in reaction to a sudden loud noise (makes a snow angel) *grasps objects when placed in hand |
| *holds head up when help in a sitting position *lifts head and chest when on stomach *smiles and babbles when parents are present *laughs and squeals *can identify source of sound by turning head and directing eyes *grasps own hands *reaches for object when in view *graps an object when placed at tips of fingers *focuses eyes on small objects *begins repeating pleasurable behaviours |
| *rolls over, stomach to back and back to stomach (may happen all at once, or with a large time lapse between the two) *tries to stand on his feet and support some weight when held upright *picks up toys and small objects within reach *exchanges objects between both hands *holds bottle or sippy cup *tracks fallen objects or items taken out of sight *crawls *imitation begins with gestures and sounds *feeds self crakers or cookies |
| *sits alone without support *pulls self to stand *walks while holding onto something *responds to name *utters "mama" or "dada" *imitates sounds and simple words *plays "peek-a-boo" *identifies parents from stangers *uses thumb and fore finger to pick up objects |
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