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How I move:
- I crawl backward and forward on my stomach.
- I may pull myself up. First, I have to hold on to something. Maybe I'll hold on to a piece of furniture. Getting back down is not so easy!
- I can stand up. But I have to lean against something.
- I can reach for objects and pick them up with my fingers. Make sure I don't swallow them! I could choke.
- I can hold on to a toy for several minutes.
How I talk:
- I recognize some words. When I hear them, I turn and listen.
- I may make some double sounds. I may say sounds such as "da-da," "ma-ma" and "bye-bye."
How I think and understand:
- I want to learn. I want to explore.
- I remember some things.
- I have feelings.
- New experiences may scare me. New people may scare me.
- I might get upset if you leave the room, even for a short time.
- When you come back, I feel happy.
- I may get upset sometimes when I cannot reach something.
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Month By Month has been adapted for Fathers from Healthy Start, Grow Smart, Your Newborn, Washington, D.C. 2002 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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