Standing

Question 1

0-3 months

Answer 1

when held in standing position, takes some weight on legs.

Question 2

2-3 months

Answer 2

when held in standing position, legs may give way.

Question 3

3-4 months

Answer 3

Bears some weight on legs, but must be held proximally.
Head is up in midline, no chin tuck.
Pelvis and hips are behind shoulders.
Legs are apart and turned outward.

Question 4

5-10 months

Answer 4

Stands while holding onto furniture

Question 5

5-6 months

Answer 5

Increased capability to bear weight.
Decreased support needed; may be held by arms or hands.
Legs are still spread apart and turned outward.
Bounces in standing position.

Question 6

6-12 months

Answer 6

Pulls to standing position at furniture

Question 7

8-9 months

Answer 7

Rotates the trunk over the lower extremities.
Lower extremities are more active in pulling to standing position.
Pulls to standing position by kneeling, then half kneeling.

Question 8

9-13 months

Answer 8

Pulls to standing position with legs only, no longer needs arms.
Stands alone momentarily

Question 9

12 months

Answer 9

Equilibrium reactions are present in standing.