Motor Milestones

Question 1

What are the motor milestones for a newborn? x4

Answer 1

1. Turns head easily from side to side. When lying on back, moves head one way and then another.
2. Comforts self by bringing hands to face to suck on fingers or fist.
3. Keeps hands mostly closed and fisted.
4. Blinks at bright lights.

Question 2

What are the motor milestones at 1 month?

Answer 2

1. Raises head slightly off floor when lying on stomach.
2. Holds head up momentarily when supported.
3. Keeps hands in closed fists.
4. Comforts self by sucking on fist or fingers.

Question 3

What are the motor milestones at 2 months? x4

Answer 3

1. Holds head up and begins to push up with arms when lying on stomach.
2. Makes smoother movements with arms and legs.
3. Moves both arms and both legs equally well.
4. Brings hands to mouth.

Question 4

What are the motor milestones at 3 months? x3

Answer 4

1. Lifts head and chest when lying on stomach.
2. Moves arms and legs easily and vigorously.
3. Shows improved head control.

Question 5

What are the motor milestones at 4 months? x5

Answer 5

1. Holds head steady without support.
2. Grabs and shakes toys, brings hands to mouth.
3. Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a hard surface.
4. Pushes up to elbows when lying on stomach.
5. Rocks from side to side and may roll over from tummy to back.

Question 6

What are the motor milestones at 6 months? x4

Answer 6

1. Rolls over in both directions.
2. Begins to sit with a little help.
3. Supports weight on both legs when standing, and might bounce.
4. Rocks back and forth on hands and knees, may crawl backward before moving forward.

Question 7

What are the motor milestones at 9 months? x4

Answer 7

1. Gets in and out of sitting position, and sits well without support.
2. Creeps or crawls.
3. Pulls to stand and stands, holding on.
4. Begins to take steps while holding on to furniture (cruising).

Question 8

What are the motor milestones at 12 months? x4

Answer 8

1. Pulls to stand and walks holding on to furniture.
2. Gets into sitting position without help.
3. Begins to stand alone.
4. Begins to take steps alone.

Question 9

What are the motor milestones at 18 months? x4

Answer 9

1. Walks alone, and begins to run and walk up steps.
2. Walks backward pulling toy.
3. Feeds self with spoon and drinks with cup.
4. Helps dress and undress self.

Question 10

What are the motor milestones at 2 years? x7

Answer 10

1. Kicks a ball forward.
2. Throws a ball overhand.
3. Walks up and down stairs holding on.
4. Stands on tiptoes.
5. Begins to run.
6. Climbs on and off furniture without help.
7. Puts simple puzzles together.

Question 11

What are the motor milestones at 3 years? x4

Answer 11

1. Climbs and runs well.
2. Walks up and down stairs, with one foot on each step.
3. Jumps with both feet, and may hop on one foot.
4. Pedals tricycle or three-wheel bike.

Question 12

What are the motor milestones at 4 years? x3

Answer 12

1. Catches a bounced ball most of the time.
2. Hops and stands on one foot for a few seconds.
3. Pours beverages, cuts with supervision and mashes own food.

Question 13

What are the motor milestones at 5 years? x6

Answer 13

1. Hops and may be able to skip.
2. Does somersaults.
3. Uses a fork and spoon, and sometimes a table knife.
4. Stands on one foot for at least 10 seconds.
5. Uses the toilet independently.
6. Swings and climbs.