1. Growth and development milestones:
less muscle twitching; lift head 45 deg.
cries to get needs met; protests if not met; gurgles, coos, squeals
stretches limbs; rolls back to side; holds head up; plays with hands; puts things in mouth
holds rattle longer; briefly bears weight on legs
extended vowel sounds; different cries for different needs
learns cause and effect; discovers hands and feet; likes detailed, high-contrast images
stands with help; rolls front to side; lifts head 90 deg.; sits with arms propped
changes shape of mouth for different sounds
starts to explore by taste; is aware of labels for people and things; returns a smile; reacts to sounds
rolls front to back; can wiggle forward on floor; reaches with good arm
shows interest in colors; pushes away disliked actions; displays expression of decision making
sits unsupported rolls over both ways; stands when leaning on object; points at objects
grasps with forefinger and thumb; reaches accurately; self-feeds finger foods; drinks from cup
longer, varied sounds; experiments with volumes and pitches; makes 2-syllable sounds
studies objects; concentrate on one toy at a time; analyzes what to do with a toy;
understands nesting of toys; searches for hidden toys; likes dropping toys from crib; fear if falling; responds to name; raises arms to be held; separation anxiety
understands a toy behind something nxiety anciety
crawling; stands when supported; climbs on furniture; walks with help; claps hands
says simple words; understands "no" but doesn't always obey it; mimics sounds; understands more complex phrases
explores by touching everything; builds, stacks and dis-
fear of strangers; offers toys to others
walks backwards; tries to kick ball; dances, trots, prances, walks in circles
responds to short words put together; makes first sentence
learns by exploring; separation anxiety is less strong; can mat...