Question
My son has a good appetite, is very active, and is in high spirits. What does the Baby Development Standard Comparison Chart look like?
Answer
At this point, your baby has started to introduce complementary foods and can eat two meals and one fruit per day. The baby can now stand for a short while, can take a few steps while holding onto a chair or stroller. The thumb and index finger can pick up objects. They can take toys out of drawers. They can understand a few more complex words, such as ‘goodbye.’ They begin to use single words to convey many meanings. When they see familiar people, they reach out for a hug or engage in cooperative play. They can imitate adult actions like waving. They can hold the bottle themselves and feed on it.