Baby's Age Mastered Skills (Most Kids Can Do) Emerging Skills (Half Kids Can Do) Advanced Skills (A Few Kids Can Do) 1 MONTH Lifts head when lying on tummy Responds to sound Stares at faces Follows objects briefly with eyes Vocalizes: oohs and aahs Can see black and white patterns   Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45 degree angle 2 MONTHS Vocalizes: gurgles and coos Follows objects across field of vision Notices his hands Holds head up for short periods Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45 degree angle Makes smoother movements Holds head steady Can bear weight on legs Lifts head and shoulders while on tummy (mini pushup) 3 MONTHS Recognizes your face and scent Holds head steady Visually tracks moving objects Squeals, gurgles, coos Blows bubbles Recognizes your voice Does mini pushup Rolls over, from tummy to back Turns toward loud sounds Can bring hands together; bat at toys 4 MONTHS Smiles, laughs Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him Can grasp a toy Rolls over, from tummy to back Imitates sounds: "baba", "dada" Cuts first tooth May be ready for solid foods 5 MONTHS Distinguishes between bold colors Plays with his hands and feet Recognizes own name Turns toward new sounds Rolls over in both directions Sits momentarily with no support Mouths objects Seperation Anxiety may begin 6 MONTHS Turns toward sounds and voices Imitates sounds Rolls over in both directions Is ready for solid foods Sits without support Mouths objects Passes objects from hand to hand Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Drags objects towards himself