WH-MotorSkillDevelopment-FirstYear

  • Baby is Born

    Baby is Born

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    Baby's First Year

  • Important Event

    Important Event

    Baby gets its first bath.
  • One Month

    One Month

    Baby lifts chin when placed on stomach.
  • Two Months

    Two Months

    Baby lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach.
  • 3 Months

    3 Months

    Baby holds up head steadily.
  • Four months

    Four months

    Baby rolls from side to back and from back to side.
  • Five Months

    Five Months

    Baby uses hands to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash.
  • Six Months

    Six Months

    Baby turns completely over when laid on stomach or back.
  • Seven Months

    Seven Months

    Baby sits up steadily.
  • Eight Months

    Eight Months

    Baby propels itself by arms, knees, or squirming motion.
  • Nine Months

    Nine Months

    Baby is more skillful with a spoon.
  • Important Event

    Important Event

    Baby stands holding on to furniture or other supports.
  • Ten Months

    Ten Months

    Baby Crawls on hands and knees.
  • Eleven Months

    Eleven Months

    Baby shows hand preference.
  • Twelve Months

    Twelve Months

    Baby may walk alone and stands alone.