Physical development

By christawm

  • One month

    Gains 5 to 6 ounces weekly until 6 months. Raise head slightly when laying on stomach

  • Six months

    Turns head towards bright colors. Makes fist with both hands.
    Rolls from stomach to bed.

  • 1 year

    Birth weight is tripled.
    Able to walk.
    Drinks from cup and eats from spoon with help.

  • 2 years old

    Primary teeth completed. Walk up and down stairs. Throw and kick a ball. Can build tower of 8 blocks.

  • 3 years old

    Potty-trained. Able to ride a tricycle. Runs easily

  • 4 years old

    Cuts straight with scissors.
    Able to dress themselves

  • 5 years old

    Able to hop and skip
    Better balance and coordination
    Learns how to tie shoes

  • 6 years old

    Learns to ride a bike
    Stronger hand-eye coordination.

  • 7 years old

    Improves skills at basic chores.
    Baby teeth start to fall out

  • 8 - 10 years old

    Growth spurts.
    Balance and coordination improve