[SOCIOEMOTIONAL] Infancy Milestones

Coos, then squeals

BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS

Smiles, laughs out loud

BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS

Expresses discomfort by crying

BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS

Communicates simple emotions through facial expressions

BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS

Shows special dependence on mother

6-12 MONTHS

May show stranger anxiety

6-12 MONTHS

Lifts arms to be picked up

6-12 MONTHS

Plays contentedly when parents are in room

6-12 MONTHS

Interacts briefly with other infants

6-12 MONTHS

Plays give and take

6-12 MONTHS

Responds playfully to mirror (laughs or makes faces)

6-12 MONTHS

Moves away from parent

12-18 MONTHS

Shares toys with parent

12-18 MONTHS

Responds to facial expressions of others

12-18 MONTHS

Expresses affection

18-24 MONTHS

Shows wide variety of emotions: fear, anger, sympathy, joy

18-24 MONTHS

Can feel frustrated

18-24 MONTHS

Enjoys solitary play, such as coloring, building

18-24 MONTHS

Engages in parallel play

18-24 MONTHS

Laughs when someone does something silly

18-24 MONTHS