Social:

• Smiles spontaneously, especially at people
• Likes to play with people and might cry when playing stops
• Copies some movements and facial expressions, like smiling or frowning

Language/Communication:

• Coos and babbles
• Makes sounds when looking at toys or people
• Cries in different ways to show hunger, pain, or being tired

Problem Solving:

• Reaches out for toys in front of him
• Follows moving things with eyes
• Recognizes familiar people and things at a distance

Movement:

• Holds head steady, unsupported
• Pushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surface
• May be able to roll over from tummy to back
• Can hold a toy and shake it and swing at dangling toys
• Brings hands to mouth

WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO

• Cuddle, talk, and play with your baby while feeding, dressing and bathing.
• Read and sing to your baby. Look and talk about pictures.
• Establish routines for sleeping and feeding.
• Learn your baby’s signals – does your baby cry when hungry or rub eyes when tired?
• Put a toy or rattle in your baby’s hand.
• Hold your baby upright with his/her feet on the floor.
• Place your baby on his/her tummy when awake and put toys nearby to practice reaching for them.
• Provide a safe environment, such as a blanket on the floor, where your baby can reach for or kick toys and explore surroundings.
• Imitate your baby’s sounds and act excited in response to those sounds.
• Play games such as “peek-a-boo” and “pat-a-cake.”
• Use toys that are soft, safe for infants and colorful to attract your baby’s attention.