Baby's 1st Year- Valeria Cantu

Baby's 1st Month

Jul 25, 2003

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.

Baby's 2nd Month

Aug 25, 2003

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)

Baby's 3rd Month

Sep 25, 2003

May raise head and chest while on tummy.
Opens and shuts hands.
Pushes down on legs when feet are on a firm surface.

Baby's 4th Month

Oct 25, 2003

rolls from front to back.
begins to reach and grasp for objects.
bring toys to the mouth, often with a two-handed grasp.

Baby's 5th Month

Nov 25, 2003

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

Baby's 6th Month

Dec 25, 2003

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.

Baby's 7th Month

Jan 25, 2004

Supports her whole weight on her legs
Reaches with one hand
Transfers object from hand to hand

Baby's 8th Month

Feb 25, 2004

sit independently
start to stand while holding on to something (like the couch)
pull themselves up to a standing position.

Baby's 9th Month

Mar 25, 2004

crawling
standing
sitting

Baby's 10th Month

Apr 25, 2004

talking
hand skills
standing

Baby's 11th month

May 25, 2004

cruising
talking
pointing

Baby's 12th Month

Jun 25, 2004

Walks holding on to furniture
Stands momentarily without support
May walk two or three steps without support