You Are Not Alone
Physical Development: 5-6 months: sits alone briefly, reaches and grasps successfully, but awkwardly, turns completely over when laid on her back or stomach. ... Emotional and social development: 5 months: shows an increased interest in other family members, cries when left alone in a room, babbles to toys, dolls, stuffed animals, and to herself. ... 7 months: prefers parents over unfamiliar family members or strangers 8 months: prefers to be in a room with other people rather then alone, can move from room to room alone to find people.