Eat different kinds of food such as liquids, pureed or soft foods, and finely chopped food.
Show interest in feeding routines.
Help with feeding themselves (eat finger foods, hold bottle).
Show hunger or fullness using actions, sounds, or words (cry or search for food, turn away when full).
Show food preferences.
Respond to different textures of food in their mouth (wait for the next bite, spit out food, turn head away).
Engage in physically active moments (spending time on their tummy, repeating actions, kicking, waving arms, rolling over).
Move body to explore indoor and outdoor environment.
Develop strength and stamina by continuing movements over short periods of time.
Sleep for longer periods at a time (more at night, and less during the day).
Settle down and fall asleep after a routine that includes a familiar series of events, such as calming songs and stories.
Sleep well and show alertness during waking periods.
Develop control of head and back, progressing to arm and leg movements.
Maintain upright posture when sitting and standing.
Explore body positions and movements, rolling, pushing up, pulling to stand, and kicking or reaching for objects to achieve a goal.
Move from place to place as their abilities allow (squirm, roll, scoot, crawl, cruise, or walk).
Use both hands to swipe at, reach for, grasp, hold, shake, and release objects.
Explore shape, weight, size, and texture by turning objects, dropping, or transferring objects from one hand to another.
Use index finger and thumb (pincer grasp) to pick up an object.
Tolerate care routines (mouth care, handwashing, diapering, dressing, and bathing).
Show interest and assist in routines (open mouth for milk or spoon, raise arms for dressing).
Show trust in familiar adults (calm down with adult help, make eye contact with adults).
Notice and imitate adults' reactions to new people and situations.