Motorskill Milestones in Infants
Typical Month of Onset | Gross Motor Skill |
1-2 | Holds head erect and steady |
2-3 |
Lifts head and chest with arm support on tummy Sits with support |
3-4 | Rolls tummy to back |
6-7 | Rolls back to tummy |
6-8 | Sits alone |
8-9 | Pulls to stand |
9 | Crawls |
9-10 | Walks with handholds ("cruises") |
11-12 | Stands Alone |
12-13 | Walks alone |
Typical Month of Onset | Fine Motor Skill |
birth | Reflexive grasp |
1-3 | Pre-reaching (ineffective) |
3 | Voluntary grasp |
4-5 | Successful reach and grasp |
6-7 | Controlled reach and grasp |
9 | Pincer grasp (thumb and forefinger) |
12-14 | Releases objects crudely |
18 | Controlled release |
Notes:
Two charts of when to expect certain motor skill achievements in infants in the first year and some months.
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