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Finds hidden objects

Pokes with index finger

Looks at pictures in a book

Says “ma-ma” and “da-da”; waves bye-bye

Responds to name; follows simple spoken command; uses simple gestures, such as shaking head for “no”

Points to request something

Shows specific preferences for certain people and toys

Plays simple games

Plays well for short time with two or three children

Feeds self finger foods; closes mouth on rim of cup; picks up cup and takes 4-5 swallows

Sleeps through the night; takes 1-2 daytime naps

Helps with dressing or undressing

Crawls on belly; pulls self up to standing position; walks while holding onto furniture

Uses pincer grasp (between thumb and forefinger); scribbles spontaneously

Moves from back to sitting without help

Doesn’t learn to use gestures, such as waving hand or shaking head

Drags one side of body while crawling (for over one month); asymmetry between the two sides of body; or body too stiff or too floppy

Doesn’t search for objects baby sees being hidden

Doesn’t respond to name or say single words; doesn’t babble