Related milestones

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

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

Focuses on objects near and far

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

Moves from tummy or back into sitting

Starts to move with alternate leg and arm movement, e.g. creeping, crawling