Self-soothes and is able to drop off to sleep when conditions are right for them
Expresses feelings and communicates through gesture, facial expression, movements, body language and vocalisations (such as joy, distress, frustration and fear)
Shows rapid changes in energy levels, from highly active to a sudden need for adult support in order to restore
Grasps finger foods and brings them to mouth and shares control of spoon and bottle or cup, moving towards independence with support
Attentive to sounds in the environment, even at distance and overhead, often pointing, vocalising and sharing attention with adults
Interested in making and exploring sounds with objects
Generally has up to 12 teeth – willing to allow baby toothbrush to be used on teeth
Can actively cooperate with nappy changing, dressing/undressing
Starts to communicate regarding urination and bowel movement
