Sitting

Question 1

Wide base, legs are bent

Answer 1

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 2

Periodic use of “high guard” position

Answer 2

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 3

Head bobs in sitting

Answer 3

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 4

Able to play with toys in sitting position

Answer 4

5 - 10 months (sits alone)

Question 4

Able to rotate upper body while lower body remains stationary

Answer 4

7 - 8 months

Question 5

Equilibrium reactions are present

Answer 5

7 - 8 months

Question 5

Protective extension backwards, first with bent elbows then straight elbows

Answer 5

10 - 12 months

Question 5

Trunk control and equilibrium responses are fully developed in sitting position

Answer 5

11 - 12 months

Question 6

Sits well without support

Answer 6

8 - 10 months

Question 7

Hips are bent and shoulders are in front of hips

Answer 7

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 8

Sits alone steadily, initially with wide base of support

Answer 8

5 - 10 months (sits alone)

Question 8

Difficult fine motor tasks may prompt return to wide base of support

Answer 8

8 - 10 months

Question 11

Sits alone momentarily

Answer 11

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 13

Head is steady

Answer 13

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 14

Back is rounded

Answer 14

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 14

Hips are apart, turned out and bent

Answer 14

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 15

Rises from supine by first rolling to side then pushing up into sitting position

Answer 15

11 - 24 months +

Question 16

Rises from supine position by first rolling over to stomach then pushing up into four-point position

Answer 16

9 - 18 months

Question 17

Protective responses are present when falling to the side

Answer 17

7 - 8 months

Question 18

Increased variety of sitting positions, including “w” sit and side sit

Answer 18

8 - 10 months

Question 19

Protective responses present when falling to the front

Answer 19

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 20

Gets to sitting position from prone position

Answer 20

6 - 11 months

Question 21

Sits by propping forward on arms

Answer 21

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 23

Increased extension in back

Answer 23

5 - 6 months (supports self in sitting)

Question 24

Legs are closer; full upright position, knees straight

Answer 24

8 - 10 months

Question 26

Sits with less support

Answer 26

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)

Question 27

Able to move in and out of sitting position into other positions

Answer 27

10 - 12 months

Question 28

Further increase in variety of positions possible

Answer 28

11 - 12 months

Question 29

Chin tucks; able to gaze at floor

Answer 29

0 - 3 months (held in sitting)