Range of normal behaviours in infants
| Age (months) | Activity |
|---|---|
| <2 | Predominantly sleeping or eating |
| Unable to differentiate between strangers and carers/family | |
| 2–6 | Spends more time awake |
| Starting to make eye contact | |
| May follow movement of toys/lights with eyes | |
| May turn head towards sounds | |
| Active extremity movements | |
| May recognise caregivers | |
| 7–12 | Sits unsupported |
| Reaches for objects and puts them in mouth | |
| Starts to vocalise sounds | |
| Recognises caregivers and afraid of separation from them; afraid of strangers |