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Sits and reaches for toys without falling

By 9 Months

Picks up small objects with thumbs and fingers

By 9 Months

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

By 9 Months

In simple play imitates others

By 9 Months

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

By 9 Months

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

By 9 Months

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

By 9 Months

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

By 9 Months

Participates in two-way communication

By 9 Months