Produces different cries for varied needs.

Coos and gurgles.

Feeding, bathing and dressing are good times to share facial expressions and connect using eye contact. Sing and talk to your baby throughout the day.

Talk with your baby about what is happening throughout his/her day, foods he/she is eating and places they visit.

Infants will enjoy spending time on your lap while you look through picture or first books. These early experiences may lend themselves to an early, inquisitive reader!

Sing songs; incorporate songs with finger play and movement (e.g. Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wheels on the Bus).

Looks for source of new sounds.

Attends to music.

Discriminates between angry and friendly voices.

Laughs

Babbles

Attempts to interact with an adult.

Tolerates introduction of
drinking from a cup without a lid.

By 6 months, cereals and purees may be introduced.

Attends to new words.

Understands simple questions.

Begins to respond to
familiar requests.

May have one or two words.

Imitates some speech sounds.

Uses speech to gain attention and keep attention.

Easily eats chopped
table foods.

Less spillage when
drinking from an open cup.