- Sleeps for 11-15 hours a day with at least 2 naps
- 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 equilibrium
- 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
