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Birth
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1 Month
Head sags when not supported. Raises head slightly when lying on stomach. Wraps fingers around objects when placed in palm. Average weekly weight gain is 5 to 6 ounces until 6 months. Average monthly height growth is 1 inch until 6 months. -
3 Months
Switches from reflexes to voluntary body movements. Sits when supported with minimal head bobbing. Can make fists with both hands. Turns head towards bright colors. Visually follows moving objects. -
6 Months
Can chew and bite. Can reach for objects and pick them up. Rolls from stomach to back. Average weekly weight gain is 3 to 5 ounces for next 6 months. -
9 Months
Crawls with one hand full. Crawls up stairs. Builds a tower of two blocks. Gets down from standing. Clasps hands or bangs objects together. -
12 Months (HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY MAY!!)
Crawls on hands and knees. Birth weight is tripled. Walks with help. Drinks from a cup and eats from spoon with help. Sits without support. -
18 Months
Soft spot on top of head closes. Abdomen protrudes. Imitates housework. Needs 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Walks without help. -
24 Months
Average yearly weight gain is 4 to 6 pounds. Gait is steadier and more like an adult. -
2 1/2 Years
Primary teeth complete. Can build tower of 8 blocks. Copies circle from model. Throws ball about 4-5 feet. -
3 Years
Average yearly weight gain is 4 to 6 pounds. Begins to use scissors. Balances on one foot for 5 seconds. Runs easily. Rides a tricycle. Uses a toilet. -
4 Years
Balances on one foot for 4-8 seconds. Jumps from step. Cuts straight with scissors. Copies a circle. -
5 Years
Skips using alternate feet. Catches large balls. Bathes self. Walks backwards toe to heel. -
6 Years
Climbs, skips, hops, and gallops. Learning to ride bikes. -
Period: to
7-12 Years
Dexterity increases. Skates, rides bikes. Agility and coordination improves. Motor skills improve. Girls have sudden growth spurts.