From 6 to 12 months, your baby:
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Recognizes their name
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Responds to some words, such as 'Mommy' or 'Daddy'
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Says or repeats sounds, or babbles
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Mimics simple actions and other children or people
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Shows strong feelings and emotions about likes and dislikes or being happy or sad
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Sits steadily without help for longer periods
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Drinks water from a lidless cup
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Stands firmly with help or when held
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Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl
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Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age
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Enjoys crawling and walking
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Loves being the centre of attention
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Gets scared around strangers and cries when parents leave
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Throws toys or objects on purpose
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Plays social games, such as 'peekaboo' or 'patty cake'
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With all the exciting changes in their life, your child may wake up more frequently at night