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Baby Born
the baby is born -
Period: to
First Year of Baby
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One to Two Months
One Month: Lifts Chin when placed on stomach
Two Months: Lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach -
Three to Four Months
Holds up head steadily
Reaches for objects, but unsteadily
Tolls from side to back and from back to side -
Five to Six Months
Sits alone briefly
Uses hands to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash
Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach -
Seven to Eight Months
Sits up steadily
Reaches for spoon
Eats with fingers
Picks up Large Objects
Pulls self up while holding one to Furniture
Propels self by arms, Knees, or squirming motion -
Nine to Ten Months
Is more skillful with spoon
Reaches for and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control
Stands hold on to furniture or other supports
crawls on hands and knees
Walks when led. -
Eleven to Twelve Months
Shows preference for one hand over the other
holds and drinks from a cup
Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other
Picks up small objects using thumb and fore-finger
Stands alone
May walk alone