Table 1.

Developmental screening tool: questions and response options. Responses in italics indicate that the baby is meeting the milestone.

Topic of message	PEDS:DMa questions for children aged 8-10 months	Response options	Text version	Characters (including spaces), n
Fine motor	Can your baby poke at things with just his/her first finger?	No, A little, Yes	Can your baby poke at things with just his/her first finger? Reply 1 for No, Reply 2 for A little, Reply 3 for Yes.	115
Expressive language	When you say your baby’s name, does he or she stop and look at you?	No, Sometimes, Most of the time	When you say your baby’s name, does he or she stop and look at you? Reply 1 for No, Reply 2 for Sometimes; Reply 3 for Most of the time.	136
Receptive language	How many different sounds, such as “muh,” “bah,” “duh,” or “guh” does your baby say?	None, One, Two or more	How many different sounds, such as “muh,” “bah,” “duh,” or “guh” does your baby say? Reply 1 for None, Reply 2 for One, Reply 3 for 2 or more.	142
Gross motor	Can your baby get around on hands and knees or by scooting on his or her bottom?	No, Sometimes, Yes	Can your baby get around on hands and knees or by scooting on his or her bottom? Reply 1 for No, Reply 2 for Sometimes, Reply 3 for Yes.	136
Self-help	Does your baby try to get to toys that are out of reach?	No, A little, Yes	Does your baby try to get to toys that are out of reach? Reply 1 for No, Reply 2 for A little, Reply 3 for Yes	111
Social emotional	Does your baby like to play peek-a-boo?	No/Never tried, A little/Yes	Does your baby like to play peek-a-boo? Reply 1 for No/Never tried, Reply 2 for A little/Yes.	93

^aPEDS:DM: Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status: Developmental Milestones