Early Childhood Physical milestones

Question 1

Newborn

Answer 1

• primitive reflexes such as grasp

- opens hands to grasp a finger

Question 2

1 month

Answer 2

• lifts chin, some control of head

- holds thumbs tucked into hands

Question 3

2 and a half months

Answer 3

• can lift head and chest when lying on front

- can briefly grasp a rattle

Question 4

3 months

Answer 4

• uses finger and thumb to hold a small object
• Rolls over
• can sit up for a short time without support
• can kick legs when held up

Question 5

6 months

Answer 5

• crawls and begins to cruise
• moves objects from hand to hand
• can pick up dropped toys if they are in sight

Question 6

9-10 months

Answer 6

• climbs on furniture

- builds a short tower with blocks

Question 7

12-13 months

Answer 7

• stands alone, can walk without help

- manipulates and places toys

Question 8

18 months

Answer 8

• propels a sit on toy
• throws a large ball
• uses a spoon and fork
• builds a tower of 7-8 blocks

Question 9

2 years

Answer 9

• jumps from a low step
• kicks a ball
• draws lines and circles
• turns a page