as taken from Mom's baby book in 1977, here are some notes about Skylar
New Born
All limb movements are reflex responses, check
One Month Old
Preferred position (usually laying on back) finds child with head turned toward favorites side, with hand extended
Vocalizes with small throaty noises - Skylar first noises were grunts which she made all time in her sleep
Has definite reactions to comfort and satisfaction and to pain and rejection
Regards mother's and father's faces briefly
Two Months old
Lifts head up while laying on stomach - Just barely. At her two months appointment, the doctor first noticed that she had a big head.
Responds to voice with symmetrical limb movements and noises with crying
Watches your face and smiles responsively to your smile
Three Months Old
Arms and hands have enough control to permit thumbsucking - although she could do this, she didn't really ever suck her thumb.
Lifts head up 45 degrees while laying on stomach - although she could do this, she didn't like being on her tummy and as soon as she learned to roll over, she never stayed on her tummy for long.
Four Months Old
Eyes now follow moving object
Hands reach out for desired objects
Plays with hands and feet - yes but had difficulty pulling her feet to her mouth.
Coos and laughs aloud
Lifts head and chest up on arms
Five Months old
Rolls over in crib and enjoys making loud, high pitched squealing sounds - Rolls from tummy to back for the fist time
Reaches for small objects
Smiles spontaneously at your face
Six Months old
Able to sit but with assistance
Keeps head steady while sitting
Seven Months Old
Maintains sitting position for long periods of time
Requires support while standing and bouncing
Crudely picks up objects and puts them in her mouth including her feet
Transfers objects from one hand to another
Enjoys banging objects on the tray of her high chair
Eight Months Old
Pivots in a circular direction
Crying and laughing seem indistinguishable
Withdrawal or crying when a stranger approaches. Indicates the child's ability to distinguish between the familiar and unfamiliar
Nine Months Old
Turns to soft noises out of sight
Begins to crawl (allow plenty of opportunity and space)
Ten Months Old
Sits along indefinitely, if in favorable position
Changes from prone to sitting (next month should reverse)
Pulls to standing position
Advanced stages of grasping and manipulating objects
Pokes at tiny objects with extended finger
Able to wave bye-bye and imitate pat-a-cake
Understands "no-no"
Smiles at friends and strangers
Imitates simple syllables as "mama" or "dada"
Eleven Months Old
Picks up any small objects (crumbs or diced foods)
Stands along with harness
Uses spoon, if filled for her
Twelve Months Old
Imitates speech and musical sounds
Takes first steps with support
Enjoys attention of adults
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