A baby’s awareness of people and surroundings increases during this time. While babies may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones in this age group:
Responds to own name and “no”
Pays attention to conversation
Appears to understand some words (such as “eat”)
Prefers mother over others
Enjoys seeing self in mirror
Responds to changes in emotions of others
Is afraid of strangers
Shows interest in and dislike of foods
Makes attention-getting sounds, such as a cough or snort
Begins to understand object permanence and can uncover a toy after seeing it covered or watch a spoon as it falls off their high chair
May follow one-step commands with a sign to demonstrate (such as, “get the ball” while parent points to ball)
Can start to learn basic sign language to communicate
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