Module 16 developmental milestones Bright Futures Flashcards
Moro
startle reflex
- appears: birth
- disappears: 3-4 months
Rooting
cheek stroke -> head turn in that direction
- trying to find food
- appears: birth
- disappears: 4 months
Palmar grasp
stroking palm -> baby makes fist
- appears: birth
- disappears: 4-5 months
asymmetric tonic neck
baby’s head turns to one side -> opposite arm stretched up, same side arm stretched out to side
- appears: birth
- disappears: 6-7 months
plantar grasp
stroke foot -> flexion of toes
- appears: birth
- disappears: 8 months
babinski
Sole of foot stroked laterally -> big toe bends back toward top of foot, and other toes fan out.
- appears: birth
- disappears: 24 months
Head control
Gross motor
4 month
rolling
Gross motor
4-6 months
creeps or crawls
Gross motor
Start at 6 months, good at 9 months
sits without supports
Gross motor
6 months
Stands alone
Gross motor
12 months
Walks forward
Gross motor
12-15 months
Walks backwards
Gross motor
15-18 months
Walks up steps with help
Gross motor
18-24 months
Walks up and down alone
Gross motor
24-36 months