How Our Bodies Grow and Change

By Briannamickle
  • Birth

    Birth

    Baby can breathe on their own. Their lungs begin working at birth
  • Two Months

    Two Months

    Baby begins to lift head- neck and back muscles strengthen.
  • Four Months

    Four Months

    Begins to grasp toys, hands start learning to grab and hold
  • Six Months

    Six Months

    Rolls over, muscles in arms, back and legs strengthen
  • Nine Months

    Nine Months

    Starts crawling, leg and foot muscles support walking
  • Twelve Months

    Twelve Months

    Takes first steps, leg and foot muscles support walking
  • Eighteen Months

    Eighteen Months

    Starts using a spoon, hands become more controlled
  • Two Years

    Two Years

    Can. run, climb, major leg muscles strengthen
  • Four Years

    Four Years

    Draws shapes, fine motor skills improves
  • Six-Seven Years

    Six-Seven Years

    Begins writing and reading, brain and hand coordination improves