Related milestones

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

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

Pays attention to where you are looking and pointing

Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

Stands alone and takes several independent steps

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

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

Crawls to or away from objects baby sees in the distance