arm and leg movement are reflexes

head flops if not supported

can see things about 10 inches away

stares at an object but does not reach for it

loves skin-to-skin contact

prefers to look at high contrast patterns and faces

alert 1 out of every 10 hours

begins to trust caregiver

most behavior is reflexive

will cry if understimulated or overstimulated

responds to voices

small cooing begins

likes it when you talk to her

Muscles relax and twitch less

Can lift head 45 degrees

Hands start to unfold

Can briefly hold a rattle

Tracks movement

Starts to make associations - cry means getting needs met

Protests if needs aren't met

Wants visual stimulation

Gurgles, coos, and squeals

Exhibits emotions - smiling

Can stretch limbs all the way out

Can roll back to side

Holds head up to search

Plays with hands

Can hold a rattle longer

Can briefly bear weight on legs

Learns cause and effect

Discovers hands and feet

Likes detailed, high-contrast images

Begins extended vowel sounds

Starts to laugh

Has different cries for different needs

Can stand up with help

Rolls from front to side

Lifts head 90 degrees

Sits with arms propped

Reaches for objects

Forms mental images of what is expected when given a clue

Is aware that people and things have labels

Starts to explore things by taste

Changes shape of mouth to change sounds

Sputters

Rolls over from front to back

Grabs toes

Can wiggle forward on the floor

Reaches with good aim

Transfers objects from hand to hand

Shows an interest in colors

Pushes away disliked actions

Displays expression of decision making

Babbles

Tries to mimic sounds

Can sit unsupported

Rolls over both ways

Can stand if leaning on another object

Points at objects

Utilizes their "pincher" grasp with forefinger and thumb

Reaches accurately

Can self feed finger foods

Can drink from a sippy cup

Studies objects

Concentrates on one toy at a time

Analyses what to do with a toy

Understands nesting of objects

Understands an object may be behind something

Longer more varied sounds

Experiments with different volumes and pitches

Makes 2 syllabled sounds

Masters crawling

Can stand when supported

Climbs on furniture

Walks with help

Starts to understand more complex phrases

Wants to explore things by touching everything

Builds, stacks and disassembles

Says simple words

Understand "No" but won't always obey it

Mimics sounds like tongue clicking, raspberries, or coughing

Walks backwards

Tries to kick a ball

Dances, trots, prances

Can walk in circles

Scribbles

Can throw an object

Learns by exploring

Separation anxiety is less strong

Can match shapes

Responds to short words put together

Makes first sentence

Can jump

Climbs

Can take off clothes

Opens doors

Can understand 2-step directions

Can draw circles and lines on paper

Imagination and creativity emerge

Says 20-50 words

Makes 3 word sentences

Understands more than is said