Physical Devlopment In Infants

Question 1

New born

Answer 1

Gross:
- Grasp reflex

Fine:
- holds their thumbs tucked into their hands

Question 2

1 month

Answer 2

Gross
- lifts chin, some control of head

Fine
- opens hand to grasp a finger

Question 3

3 months

Answer 3

Gross:
- can lift their head and chest when lying on front

Fine:
- can briefly grasp a rattle

Question 4

6 months

Answer 4

Gross:
- Rolls over, can sit up for a short time without support, kicks legs when held up.

Fine:
- moves objects from hand to hand, can pick up dropped toys if they are in sight.

Question 5

9-10 months

Answer 5

Gross:
- crawls, begins to cruise

Fine:
- uses finger and thumb to hold a small object

Question 6

12-13 months

Answer 6

Gross:
- stands alone, can walk without help

Fine:
- manipulates and places toys

Question 7

18 months

Answer 7

Gross:
- climbs onto furniture

Fine:
- builds a short tower with blocks

Question 8

2 years

Answer 8

Gross:
- propels a sit-on toy with their feet, throws a large ball

Fine:
- draws lines and circle, turns a page

Question 9

2 and a half years

Answer 9

Gross:
- jumps from a low step, kicks a ball.

Fine:
- Uses a spoon and fork, builds a tower of blocks