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Confidently suck from a breast or bottle.
Wriggle and squirm on your lap or in their cribs.
Raise their hands to their mouths or eyes. -
when on his or her belly, can hold up the head and may even push up on the arms
good head control when held in a sitting position
newborn reflexes start to go away, like the moro (startle) reflex and tonic reflex (fencer's pose) -
May raise head and chest while on tummy.
Opens and shuts hands.
Pushes down on legs when feet are on a firm surface. -
rolls from front to back.
begins to reach and grasp for objects.
bring toys to the mouth, often with a two-handed grasp. -
can sit upright for longer periods of time.
may also be able to sit unsupported for a few seconds at a time can start rolling over from their back to their tummy -
Sit steadily without help for longer periods.
Sit and bounce on her bottom.
Push up from his tummy onto hands and knees, and rock back and forth. -
Supports her whole weight on her legs
Reaches with one hand
Transfers object from hand to hand -
sit independently
start to stand while holding on to something (like the couch)
pull themselves up to a standing position. -
crawling
standing
sitting -
talking
hand skills
standing -
cruising
talking
pointing -
Walks holding on to furniture
Stands momentarily without support
May walk two or three steps without support
