Week 1.4 Motor Development in the First Year Flashcards
what position are newborns in
physiological flexion, there the legs and arms are flexed under the body.
do newborns have the strength to lift their heads and necks
no
can newborns drag their nose side to side
yes
what are some reflexive movements in newborns
stepping and standing
what can 3 months old do
lots of tummy time to increase extension strength
can hold their heads up, prop on elbows and shift their weight to their pelvis
when a 3 month old is on their back, what can they do
head to midline, hands together, and look at hands.
bring hands to mouth
at 6 months old, what is the kid learning to do
sit up they have trunk control and head and trunk control in sitting, they can sit for a few seconds before they fall
what can a 6 month old do in prone
extend the arms, lift the chest off the surface, and knees can go underneath them
on their back, what can a 6 month old do
abdominal strength to curl up and grab their feet, and bring them to their mouth
can a 6 month old stand
yes, but with hand held
can a 6 month old take steps
no
what is a 9 month old doing
independent mobility with creeping and crawling,
what is creeping
hands and knees in reciprocal pattern
what else can a 9 month old do
explore, pull to standing with a surface, stand with hands held, cruise and side step at a surface, stand independently and maybe take some steps
what body parts do a 12 month old have control over
knees, lower legs and ankles
