Related milestones

Uses hands to support self while sitting

Rolls from back to tummy and tummy to back

Reaches for toys while on tummy

While lying on back, reaches both hands to play with feet

While lying on back, transfers toy from hand to the other

Uses both hands to explore toys

Generally happy when not hungry or tired

Brings hands and objects to mouth

Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

Is not upset by everyday sounds

Enjoys a variety of movements (at 4-6 months)

Reacts to sudden noises or sounds

Listens and responds when spoken to

Begins to use consonant sounds in babbling, e.g. “da, da, da”

Uses babbling to get attention

Makes different kinds of sounds to express feelings

Notices toys that make sounds