Physical development (fine motor)

Question 1

1 month

2

Answer 1

• Swallowing and breathing (permanent reflexes)
• Startle reflex and rooting (temporary reflexes)

-Grasps things put into their hands as reflex.

Question 2

3 months

2

Answer 2

• Interested in watching their hands.

- Can hold a rattle for a few seconds.

Question 3

6 months

1

Answer 3

-Can reach for a small toy and move it from one hnd to the other.

Question 4

9 months

2

Answer 4

• PINCER GRASP (grab things using index finger and thumb)

- Can deliberately drop things (spoons).

Question 5

12 months

2

Answer 5

• Can pick up very small things using a pincer grasp

- Points to objects using index finger.