6-7 Months
Rolls from back to stomach
Reaches with one hand for a toy while on stomach
Gets to sitting without assistance
Sits independently
briefly
Bounces in standing
"Rakes" with fingers to pick up small objects
Retains an object in each hand
Transfers objects between
hands
Waves bye-bye
Produces more consonant sounds when babbling
Tries to imitate sounds
Plays peek-a-boo
Mouths solid foods
Feed
self cracker
Drinks from cup helped by an adult
8-9 Months
Gets into hands and knees position
Sits alone for longer periods
Stands at furniture
Crawls forward
Pulls up on furniture
Cruises along furniture
Takes objects out of containers
Uses a pincer grasp (thumb to finger) to pick up objects
Can say "dada" or
"mama"
nonspecificallyResponds to "come here"or "give mommy"
Enjoys looking at pictures in books & helps turn pages
Capable
of independent finger feeding Bangs spoon
Bangs blocks together
10-12 Months
Stands without support briefly
Walks with both hands held or one hand held
Creeps on all fours of "bear walks"
Fine pincer
grasp developed (thumb to tip of index finger)
Puts objects into a container
Throws and drops objects
Unstacks rings
Claps hands
Points
and pokes with index finger
Holds a spoon/crayon like a spoon
Extends arm or leg for dressing
Shakes head "yes" or "no"
Says "dada"
and "mama" specifically
Babbles monologue when alone
Says "bye-bye"
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