Related milestones

Sits and reaches for toys without falling

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

In simple play imitates others

Sits without support

Shows more control while rolling and sitting

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

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

Participates in two-way communication

Follows some routine commands when paired with gestures

Shows recognition of commonly used words