Motor developmental milestones

Newborn

-Turns head easily from side to side.

-When lying on back, moves head one way and then another.

-Comforts self by bringing hands to face to suck on fingers or fist.

-Keeps hands mostly closed and fisted. Blinks at bright lights.

1 Month

-Raises head slightly off floor when lying on stomach.

-Holds head up momentarily when supported.

-Keeps hands in closed fists.

-Comforts self by sucking on fist or fingers.

2 Months

-Holds head up and begins to push up with arms when lying on stomach.

-Makes smoother movements with arms and legs.

-Moves both arms and both legs equally well.

-Brings hands to mouth.

3 Months

-Lifts head and chest when lying on stomach.

-Moves arms and legs easily and vigorously.

-Shows improved head control.

4 Months

-Holds head steady without support.

-Grabs and shakes toys, brings hands to mouth.

-Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a hard surface.

-Pushes up to elbows when lying on stomach.

-Rocks from side to side and may roll over from tummy to back.

6 Months

-Rolls over in both directions.

-Begins to sit with a little help.

-Supports weight on both legs when standing, and might bounce.

-Rocks back and forth on hands and knees, may crawl backward before moving forward.

9 Months

-Gets in and out of sitting position, and sits well without support.

-Creeps or crawls.

-Pulls to stand and stands, holding on.

-Begins to take steps while holding on to furniture (cruising).

12 Months

-Pulls to stand and walks holding on to furniture.

-Gets into sitting position without help.

-Begins to stand alone.

-Begins to take steps alone.

18 Months

-Walks alone, and begins to run and walk up steps.

-Walks backward pulling toy.

-Feeds self with spoon and drinks with cup.

-Helps dress and undress self.

2 Years

-Kicks a ball forward.

-Throws a ball overhand.

-Walks up and down stairs holding on.

-Stands on tiptoes.

-Begins to run.

-Climbs on and off furniture without help.

-Puts simple puzzles together.

3 Years

-Climbs and runs well.

-Walks up and down stairs, with one foot on each step.

-Jumps with both feet, and may hop on one foot.

-Pedals tricycle or three-wheel bike.

4 Years

-Catches a bounced ball most of the time.

-Hops and stands on one foot for a few seconds.

-Pours beverages, cuts with supervision and mashes own food.

5 Years

-Hops and may be able to skip.

-Does somersaults.

-Uses a fork and spoon, and sometimes a table knife.

-Stands on one foot for at least 10 seconds.

-Uses the toilet independently.

-Swings and climbs.