May practice standing in the middle of the night, developing sleep problems
Voluntarily releases an object in awkward manner
Grasps tiny objects with thumb and index finger
Walks holding on both hands
Sits down from standing position
May be able to rise to a standing position
Can carry two small objects in one hand
COGNITIVE AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Increasingly imitates actions of others
May repeat words increasingly, making it an answer to every question
Understands and obeys some words and commands
Searches for an object if she saw it hidden
Reaches behind her to get a toy without seeing it
Interested in fitting things together
Responds to music by rocking, bouncing, swaying, humming
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enjoys playing in the water
Prefers one or several toys
Repeats sounds and gestures to get attention
Waves bye-bye
Shows moods (hurt, happy, sad, angry)
Enjoys variations of peek-a-boo
Feeds herself some food
Grows aware of self
Seeks social approval; seeks companionship and attention
Fears strange places
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