Important Motor Milestones: Baby’s First Year (Part 2)

How do baby’s motor skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s motor milestones from 0-12 months, validated by American Academy of Pediatrics Findings.

0-3 Months

• Baby moves legs and arms off of surface when excited7-9 Months: Baby moves from tummy or back into sitting

4-6 Months

• While standing with support, baby accepts entire weight with legs

• They will reach for nearby toys while on tummy

• While lying on back, baby reaches both hands to play with feet and transfers toys from one hand to the other

7-9 Months

• They will pick up their head and push through their elbows during Tummy Time

• Baby turns their head to visually track objects while sitting and shows more control while rolling and sitting

• They will pick up small objects with thumbs and fingers 7-9 Months: In simple play, baby imitates others

10-12 Months

• Baby pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

• They will move in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys

• Baby will clap their hands and release objects into a container with a large opening

Check out Pathways.org for the complete list of milestones per age!