6 - 9 Months

Social

Baby displays varied moods - can throw body back and stiffen when annoyed, and can vocalise at the same time.
Often shy of strangers.
Likes their reflection.
Plays peek-a-boo.
Imitates hand clapping.
Likes to try and feed themselves with a spoon.

Physical

Can roll onto either side, back or front.
Often pull themselves up to stand and move around the furniture.
Picks up small things with thumb and forefinger.
Reaches accurately.
Can feed themselves and drink from a cup.
Starts moving on the floor by either rolling, wriggling on stomach or crawling.
Sits unsupported on the floor.

Visual

Carefully studies objects.
Can concentrate on one thing at a time.
Understands distance and relationship between objects.
Starts poking and pointing with index finger at things of interest.

Vocal/Auditory

Shouts to attract attention.
Experiments with sound volume and pitch.
Makes two-syllable sounds eg. Dad-dad, mam-mam.
Baby likes to babble.
Responds upon hearing their name.