TC-Motor Skill Development-First Year

By trinitycross581
  • Baby is Born

    Baby is Born

    Names the baby girl Charity
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    TC-Motor Skill Development-First Year

  • one month

    one month

    Lifts chin when placed on stomach
  • two months

    two months

    Lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach
  • third month

    third month

    Holds up head steadily. Reaches for objects, but unsteadily.
  • fourth month

    fourth month

    Reaches for objects, but unsteadily. Rolls from side to back and from back to side.
  • fifth month

    fifth month

    Sits alone briefly. Uses hand to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash.
  • sixth month

    sixth month

    sits alone briefly. Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach
  • seventh month

    seventh month

    Sits up steadily. Reaches for spoon. Eats with fingers.
  • eighth month

    eighth month

    Picks up large objects. Pulls self up while holding on to furniture. Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion
  • ninth month

    ninth month

    Is more skillful with spoon. Reaches for and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control.
  • tenth month

    tenth month

    Stands holding on to furniture or other supports. Crawls on hands and knees. Walks when led
  • eleventh month

    eleventh month

    Shows preference for one hand over the other. Holds and drinks from a cup. Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other.
  • twelve months

    twelve months

    Picks up small objects using thumb and forefinger. Stands alone. May walk alone