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Social/Emotional Milestones

 

2 MONTHS
  • - Calms down when spoken to or picked up 
  • - Looks at your face
  • - Seems happy to see you when you walk up to them
  • - Smiles when you talk to or smile at them
4 MONTHS
  • - Smiles on their own to get your attention
  • - Chuckles when you try to make them laugh
  • - Looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention
6 MONTHS
  • - Knows familiar people
  • - Likes to look at self in a mirror
  • - Laughs
9 MONTHS
  • - Shy, clingy, or fearful around strangers
  • - Shows several facial expressions, like happy, sad, angry, and surprised
  • - Looks when you call their name
  • - Reacts when you leave (looks, reaches for you, or cries)
  • - Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo

12 MONTHS

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  • - Plays games with you
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