T.F. -Motor Skill Development-First Year

By Twyla Frost
  • The baby is born

    The baby is born

    The baby was born 7 pounds and nine inches. Decided to let the child decide their own gender when they feel ready, went with the neutral name of Alex.
  • One Month

    One Month

    Alex can now lift their head on their own when lying on their stomach.
  • Two Months

    Two Months

    The baby can now rise up on their chest when their stomach is on the ground.
  • Two and a half Months

    Two and a half Months

    Alex can hold their head up without a problem
  • Three Months

    Three Months

    Alex can now try to reach for objects.
  • Four Months

    Four Months

    Alex can move from side to side now.
  • Five Months

    Five Months

    The baby can site up for a bit on their own.
  • Five and a half Months

    Five and a half Months

    Little Alex is also figuring out how to use their hands.
  • Six Months

    Six Months

    The baby is now able to completely turn over from their back or stomach on their own.
  • Seven Months

    Seven Months

    Alex can eat with their fingers and reach for things like spoons.
  • Eight Months

    Eight Months

    The baby can pick up large objects. Alex can also pull their selves up while if using furniture for assistance. They can move themselves by using arms or knees.
  • Nine Months

    Nine Months

    The munchkin can now use a spoon. They can also use objects with a good grip of medium size.
  • Ten Months

    Ten Months

    Baby Alex can crawl and walk with help.
  • Eleven Months

    Eleven Months

    Alex can use their thumbs and fingers to pick up small objects. They can put nesting like toys together properly. Alex can even hold a cup with liquid in it now.
  • One Year

    One Year

    Alex turned one today. They are showing a liking for one hand over the other. They can stand alone and is starting to walk alone too.