Growth and Development of Infants

1. Growth and Development of Infants The Developing Child, Section 8-1

2. Average Motor Skills Development from Birth to Twelve Months • 1-2 Months: • One month lifts chin when placed on stomach • Two months: lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach • 3-4 Months: • Hold up head steadily • Reaches for objects, but not very steady • Rolls from side to back and from back to side

3. Average Motor Skills Development from Birth to Twelve Months • 5-6 Months: • Sits alone briefly • Uses hands to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash • Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach

4. Average Motor Skills Development from Birth to Twelve Months • 7-8 Months: • Sits up steadily • Reaches for spoon • Eats with fingers • Picks up large objects • Pulls self up while holding onto furniture • Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion

5. Average Motor Skills Development from Birth to Twelve Months • 9-10 Months: • Is more skillful with spoon • Reaches for and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control • Stands holding on to furniture or other supports • Crawls on hands and knees • Walks when led

6. Average Motor Skills Development from Birth to Twelve Months • 11-12 Months: • Shows preference for one hand over the other • Holds and drinks from a cup • Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other • Picks up small objects using thumb and forefinger • Stands alone • May walk alone