Motor Skills Development

  • One to Two Months

    One to Two Months
    At one Month the baby can lift the chin when placed on stomach.
    At two month the baby can lift their chest well above surface when placed on stomach.
    They can take this toy around with them and it will help them reach and grasp stuff.
  • Five to Six Months

    Sits Alone briefly
    uses hands to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash. Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach.
  • Nine To Ten Months

    Is more skillful with spoon.
    Reaches for and manipulates objects, including meadium-sized ones, with good control.
    Stands holding
  • Three to Four months

    Three to Four months
    At three months the baby can hold the head up steadily, reach for objects but not as steady.
    Can roll from side to back and from back to side
    They can move around and they can touch stuff and look at the different colors.
  • Seven to Eight Months

    Sits up steadily, reaches for spoon.
    Eats with fingers
    Picks up large objects
    Pulls self up while holding on to furniture
    Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion.
  • Nine to Ten Months

    Is more skillful with spoon.
    Reachesfor and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control.
    Stands holding on to furniture or other supports.
    Crawls on hands and knees.
    They can start to move around and be able to see their areas.
    Walks when led.
  • Eleven to Twelve Months

    Eleven to Twelve Months
    Shows preference for one hand over the other
    Holds anddrinks from a cup.
    Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other.
    Picks up small objects using thumbs and forefingers.
    Stands alone.
    They can start to grasp stuff when it is flying up in the air. They can learn how to play and use the balls
    May walk alone.