From Birth to One Year

By MacKenzie Gove

  • One Month

    Lifts chin when placed on stomach

  • Two Months

    Lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach

  • Three Months

    Three Months
    Holds up head steadily. Reaches for objects, but unsteadily
    teaches the baby how to grab things

  • Four Months

    Four Months
    Rols from side to bak and from back to side. teaches baby how to pick things up

  • Five Months

    Sits alone briefly. Uses hand to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash.

  • Six Months

    Six Months
    Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach. teaches the baby how to play music

  • Seven Months

    Sits up steadily, reaches for spoon, and eats with fingers.

  • Eight Months

    Picks up large objects, pulls self up while holding on to furniture. Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion.

  • Nine Months

    Is more skillful with spoon. Reaches for and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control.

  • Ten Months

    Stands holding on to furniture or other supports, crawls on hands and knees, walks when led.

  • Eleven Months

    Shows preference for one hand over the other, holds drinks and from a cup. Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other.

  • Twelve Month

    Twelve Month
    Picks up small objects thumb and forefinger, stands alone, and may walk alone. teaches baby how to work certain things, and where they come out.