"Each child is unique. While certain attitudes, behaviors, and physical milestones tend to occur at certain ages, a wide spectrum of growth and behavior for each age is normal. These guidelines are offered as a way of showing a general progression through the developmental stages rather than as fixed requirements for normal development at specific ages. It is perfectly natural for a child to attain some milestones earlier and other milestones later than the general trend. Keep this in mind as you review these milestones."

"If you have any concerns related to your child's own pattern of development, check with your pediatrician or family physician." Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.

12 - 13 MONTHS

	Crawls rapidly
	May walk without assistance
	Stands alone
	Seats self on floor
	Usually follows a daily routine
	Opens cabinets, pulls at tablecloths and gets into virtually everything. Childproof again for the standing level of your home.
	Puts everything into mouth
	Feeds self
	Expresses thoughts in one syllable (“da” means “I want that”)
	Understands simple words
	Says a few words (“mama’, “dada”, ball)
	Loves rhymes and rhythms
	Shows resistance (tantrums, refuses certain foods, resists naps)
	Prefers people to toys
	Very attached to mother, father, caregiver, siblings, grandparents
	Loves to make parents laugh
	Stranger anxiety lessens somewhat
	Shows a sense of humor

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