Bends halfway over to look through legs for an upside down view of the world. Climbs down backward without falling now. Opens cabinets, drawers and may enjoy emptying them all over the floor. May indicate readiness for finger foods by trying to take the spoon from you or pointing at food. May try to carry spoon to mouth.
Turns spoon upside down to place in mouth causing food to fall off spoon.
Pats, pokes, pinches and rolls objects to explore. Enjoys putting small objects in and out of larger container repeatedly. Follows simple instructions after being demonstrated to. Imitates telephone conversations. May be starting to learn names of body parts.