Related milestones

In simple play imitates others

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

Participates in two-way communication

Sits without support

Sits and reaches for toys without falling

Shows more control while rolling and sitting

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

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

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”