Related milestones

Uses increased variety of sounds and syllable combinations in babbling

Looks at familiar objects and people when named

Shows recognition of commonly used words

Sits without support

Sits and reaches for toys without falling

Moves from tummy or back into sitting

Turns head to visually track objects while sitting

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

Enjoys a variety of movements – bouncing up and down, rocking back and forth

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

Turns several pages of a chunky (board) book at once

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

Focuses on objects near and far

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance