Sensorimotor Development Mobility and Stability- Supine Position

Question 1

0-3 months

Answer 1

• Head held to one side

- Able to turn head side to side

Question 2

3-4 months

Answer 2

• Hold head in midline
• Chin is tucked and neck lengthens in back
• Legs come together
• Lower back flattens against the floor

Question 3

4-5 months

Answer 3

• Head lag is gone when pulled to a sitting position

- Hands are together in space

Question 4

5-6 months

Answer 4

• Lifts head independently
• Brings feet to mouth
• Brings hand to feet
• Able to reach for toy with one or both hands
• Hands are predominantly open

Question 5

7-8 months

Answer 5

• Equilibrium reactions are present