โข If youโre not completely sure what skills are typical for this first year, take a look at this list of developmental milestones. It will give you a better idea of which skills are typically expected to develop at this age.
9 MONTHS
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โข Gets into and out of a sitting position
โข Starts scooting, creeping, or crawling
โข May stand with support
โข Picks up small objects using thumb and fingers (pincer grasp)
โข Follows a falling object with eyes
โข Looks for hidden object, but only if your baby sees you hide it
โข Starts to understand NO
โข Makes sounds (mama, baba)
โข Points and copies other gestures
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โข Begins having stranger anxiety
โข May be upset when separated from caregivers
โข Has favourite objects or toys
12 MONTHS
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โข Walks holding on to hands or furniture
โข May stand alone
โข May take a few steps alone
โข Can let go of items without help
โข Points
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โข Finds hidden objects
โข Looks at or points to a picture when you name it
โข Bangs, throws, and shakes things to see what happens
โข Explores everyday objects, both in correct ways (using a cup to drink) and incorrect ways (puts a toy in a cup)
โข Follows one-step directions
โข Shakes head no and waves
โข Tries to repeat words
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โข Uses pause to make sounds that sound like talking
โข Uses simple words like mama or uh-oh
โข Responds to name
โข Plays favourite with people
โข Is a little fearful of new things
โข Uses gestures or sounds to get your attention
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