One month • Is quiet and still when looking at a face within 12 inches. • “Molds” to adult’s body when held. • Responds to human voices by moving. Two months • Can be soothed by being held or rocked. • Soothes self by sucking. Three months • Shows excitement when people are nearby. • Smiles when stimulated by a face. • Tries to attract people’s attention. • Shows delight and distress. Four months • Smiles broadly and laughs. • Vocalizes to initiate socializing. • Cries if play is disrupted. • Becomes easily excited or upset. Five months • Imitates facial expressions. • Distinguishes strangers from family members. • Recognizes voices of family members. • Responds to his or her name. Six months • Turns when name is said. • Becomes disturbed by the presence of strangers. • Reacts to differences in tones of voices. • Vocalizes pleasure and displeasure. • Protests if toys are taken. 286 Unit 3 Infancy Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Figure 10.9 Newborn and Infant Social-Emotional Milestones