Related milestones

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

Crawls to or away from objects baby sees in the distance

Pays attention to where you are looking and pointing

Moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys

Maintains balance in sitting when throwing objects

Releases objects into a container with a large opening

Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

Responds to simple directions, e.g. “Come here”

Begins using hand movements to communicate wants and needs, e.g. reaches to be picked up