Motor Milestones CH 7

6 Weeks To 4 Months

Holds head erect

Turns from back to side

Holds a rattle

Reaches for dangling object with both hands

4 Months To 8 Months

Early reflexes fading

Can hold head steady

pulls from back to stomach

Sits alone

Picks up cube

Bangs toys together

Uses thumb and forefinger grasp

8 Months To 12 Months

Crawls on hands and knees

Stands alone

Walks with help

Stacks two cubes

Releases hold on objects

Uses pincer grasp

Can hold a crayon

12 Months To 18 Months

Throws ball

Crawls or climbs stairs

Lowers self from standing

Turns knobs

Pushes, pulls, pokes toys

Turns pages in hardbound books

18 Months To 24 Months

Stands up from stooping

Climbs onto chairs

Stand on one foot

Scribbles with crayon

Completes simple puzzles

24 Months To 29 Months

Walks down steps with both feet

Runs, jumps with two feet

String beads

Scribbles are more controlled

29 Months To 36 Months

Jumps in place

Rides tricycle

Uses scissors