Functional

Children 3-8 months generally are able to do the following:

• Opens/closes mouth when food is offered 
• Shows interest in mirror images (e.g. smiles and coos at own reflection 
• Calms down within ½ hour when upset 
• Shows preference for primary caregiver(s) 
• Explores objects by mouthing, shaking and banging 
• Attempts new skills (e.g., rolling, putting self on stomach, reaching and grabbing) 
• Uses body and hands to problem solve (e.g., rotating their body to grab for a toy) 
• Shows interest in and excitement to surroundings 
• Investigates sights and sounds in the environment 
• Seeks out novel objects
• Reacts to bottle or breast (e.g., reaching towards it, opening mouth) 
• Plays 2-4 minutes with adult nearby
• Begins to imitate some movements and facial expressions (e.g., returning a smile, begin to clap)