1st Month

• begins to feel positive emotions toward people.
• forge bonds of love with the person who is her primary caregiver.
• picking her up and cuddling her makes an unhappy baby happy.
• Learns to adjust body posture to the person who is holding her.
• grasps a part of the holder's body to return a hug.
• gives her first smile in the end of the month.

• bursts into a smile at the approach of an adult.
• recognize members of the family and becomes more discriminating in his responses.
• when someone approaches he may widen his eyes, pant, break out in broad grin and wriggle his whole body in excited anticipation.
• when he is unhappy, he can be soothed by your holding him, talking to him or just by the sight of your face and this confidence is a sign of increasing trust.
• became attached to a security object.
• responsive to play as much as an hour.
• When he is ready for a game, he will let you know by vocalizing.

• willing to relate to other people.
• show anxiety around strangers.
• smiles or coos when wants to talk, play or snuggle.
• is a full participant in the interaction between the two of you.
• emotions are maturing.
• displays disgust, fear, and anger.
• conveys feelings both with facial expression and sounds.
• go through rapid mood changes.
• differences in baby personalities became more evident.

• show great interest to people.
• discriminates much more sharply between family and strangers.
• may remain come when you are with him, and cry when you leave.
• may be clingy and dependent even when your alone with him.
• learning that he is separate from you.
• develops a strong sense of himself as an individual with particular likes and dislikes.
• enjoys playing by himself as well as interacting with others.

• start to be afraid.
• becomes more conscious of themselves as separate entities ans are developing concerns for their own well- being.
• interest in people grow.
• loves to play games with you- Pat a cake.
• shows off.
• other peoples moves have great effect on the baby.
• becomes wary to strangers.
• attachment to security objects indicates his capacity to extend affection beyond you, a healthy development.

• confusing time emotionally for your baby.
• may cling to you even more.
• realizes that she can separate herself from you now.
• learns to express her emotions.Learns what is an acceptable behavior.
• Humor and demonstrations are charming, while her angry episodes in response to frustration are not.
• a firm "no" will let her know when you disapprove.
• becomes more sociable.
• Shows greater interest in other family members and begins to play contentedly alongside but not yet with other children.
• Parallel play is a natural preliminary to play in which your child will interact with other children.