GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

Lifts head moments then drops it again.

Can lift head & turn to sides.
Has gross head lag when placed in sitting position.
Has stepping reflex when placed in standing.

Answer 1

1 MONTH

Question 2

Can raised head & maintain position.
Can hold head fairly but tend to bob forward.

Answer 2

2 MONTHS

Question 3

Lifts head & keep head well above the plane of the rest of body.
Lifts head & shoulders well of the table & looks around when prone.
Has slight head lag when pulled to a sitting position.
Try to support part of their cot., stepping reflex-begin to fade.

Answer 3

3 MONTHS

Question 4

Develops “Landau reflex” – when in ventral suspension, the legs, head & spine extend.
Can lift chest off the bed & turns head from side to side.
No longer demonstrate head.

Answer 4

4 MONTHS

Question 5

Hips, knee, elbows, flex present during first 6 months of life.

Can straighten back when propped in sitting position.
Has the ability to sustain his weight. Tonic & Moro reflex is fading.

Answer 5

5 MONTHS

Question 6

Demonstrates a “parachute position”
Can rest their weight on their hands with extended with extended arms.
Can have limited ability to sit independently.

Answer 6

6 Months

Question 7

Sits alone but only when hands are held.

Answer 7

7 MONTHS

Question 8

Sits steadily without additional support.

Answer 8

8 MONTHS

Question 9

Can creep from prone position.
Sits steadily and lean forward & regain their balance.
Can stand holding into furniture.

Answer 9

9 MONTHS

Question 10

Can pull self to standing position.

Answer 10

10 MONTHS

Question 11

Can cruise & move about crib rails.

Answer 11

11 MONTHS

Question 12

Stands alone & walk solo.

Answer 12

12 MONTHS