"Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times."-unknown
All children develop motor milestones at their own pace. There are a variety of factors that contribute as to why a child might develop milestones slower compared to other children in the same age group. The following chart is when specific gross milestones would typically develop.*
3 Months
- Starts to gain control of head at midline
- Takes weight on forearms- tummy lying
- Does random swiping, kicking, batting
| 4 Months
- Lift shoulders off of surface when in prone with forearm weight bearing.
- Hands to midline
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5 Months
- Rolls to side and prone to supine
- Reaches with upper extremity in prone
- Lifts head in supine
- Bridges
| 6 Months
- Sits with upper extremity support
- Rolls supine to prone
- Brings bilateral feet to mouth
- Grasp and transfer objects
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7 Month - Crawling on hands and knees; stomach may still be in contact with the surface
| 8-9 Months
- Sits alone unsupported
- Starts pulling to stand
- Cruising emerges
- Throws things to the ground
- Sits back from hands and knees position
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12 Months
- Pulls to stand through ½ kneel
- Plays in side sit
- Creeps over obstacles and up 2 steps
| 15-17 Months
- Walks independently
- Walks holding objects
- Begins walking upstairs with railing
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18-23 Months
- Jumps up 2 inches
- Stoops or squats to play or get toy
- Runs 10 ft
| 2-3 Years - Stands on one foot 1-3 seconds
- Hops 3x
- Jumps off 1 step or higher
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*We are not physicians, this checklist is meant for informational purposes only. If you are concerned that your child has not met these milestones, consult your pediatrician.