Related milestones

In simple play imitates others

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

Sits and reaches for toys without falling

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

Experiments with the amount of force needed to pick up different objects

Focuses on objects near and far

Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance

Shows recognition of commonly used words

Uses simple gestures, e.g. shaking head for “no”

Imitates sounds