Pushing Up: 4 to 5
months
As your newborn gains better head control, he will
begin to push up and fully extend his arms. Babies spend the first
six months of life gaining control of their posture, which sets the
stage for more advanced motor skills.
Reaching and
Grasping: 4 to 5 months
As a newborn's reflexes begin
to disappear around 3 to 4 months, he'll use both hands to grasp for
objects and have more control. The Palmer reflex, baby's clenched
fist that waved spontaneously, has disappeared.
Rolling Over:
4 to 6 month
By six months of age, baby can roll over
both ways.
Sitting Up:
6 to 7 months
By six months of age baby is sitting up
or getting ready to do so as his back straightens out and
strengthens. He is also able to pass a toy from one hand to another.
By nine months baby has mastered sitting to the point of twisting
and turning in place.
Crawling:
7 to 9 months
By nine months of age baby can move
forward in some way whether it's creeping, crawling or scooting on
his bottom.
Standing:
7 to 9 months
Some babies as early as six months of
age can pull to stand.
Walking: 9
to 18 months
The average baby walks a month or two into
his second year of life.
Climbing and
Pushing: 18 to 24 months
At this age, toddlers have
mastered walking to the point of climbing and pushing objects. A
toddler can also carry things as he walks.
Dance and
Dress: Age Two
Toddlers at this age love to dance,
clapping their hands and tapping their feet to the rhythm. A toddler
can also get himself out of his car seat and may prefer running to
walking. He can also assist in dressing himself and can climb up and
down stairs by himself.
Mental Milestones:
The following is a list of cognitive milestones in baby's first
year.
Newborn to
Three Months: