Motor Development

• Your baby may start to use the thumb and forefinger together for the first time to grab objects. This is the continuation of the development of the pincer grip
• She enjoys putting objects and toys into containers and then pulling them back out again 
• Your baby's busy fingers love toys with parts that move and turn
• She may start pulling up on furniture and stand for a brief period of time

Language and Intellectual Development

• Your baby will now listen intently to your conversations as her language continues to develop
• At this age babies often like to imitate coughing sounds
• Your baby may say "ma-ma" or "da-da"
• Her memory is working very well and when someone leaves the room she will anticipate their return by watching intently for them
• She pays very close attention when her name is being said. Also focuses on family names like mommy and daddy

Social and Emotional Development

• Your baby will love to play peek-a-boo with familiar people - this is a great game for helping your baby cope with separation anxiety, as it teaches her that mommy or daddy go away but then they come back again.
• If your baby does something and you show them enthusiasm by clapping - your baby may do it again!
• Babies at this age are becoming aware of the emotions in other people. Your baby may cry when another baby cries
• Sleep time can become a bit tricky at this age as your baby may experience some anxiety about separating from you for the night.

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