Your baby is on the go! He or she likes to creep around the floor and can turn his or her body to see something behind him or her. When he or she is on his or her back, he or she can push his or her chest and part of his or her stomach off the floor to get a better look around.

Your baby is probably strong enough to sit in an upright position and can now face forward as you carry him or her around with the support of your baby sling. Also try moving your baby to your hip; you'll have greater freedom of movement and your back, shoulders and arms will thank you as your hip supports most of his or her weight.

You may notice your baby making obvious, conscious decisions as he or she plays - he or she may reach beyond one toy just to get at a more attractive one. Her or his greater strength and coordination will also allow him or her to squeeze toys to make them squeak. He or she may also be able to hold a bottle all by themselves now.

He or she will closely observe the movements your mouth makes when you speak and may attempt to imitate the sounds and the inflection in your voice. He or she will babble specific sounds in an attempt to get attention and will "talk" back when spoken to. He or she will also mimic your facial expressions, which can be a source of endless entertainment for you!