Gross and Fine Motor Skills Achieved in babys' first Two Years
Milestones can be the source of much anxiety for new and seasoned parents alike.
Do they sleep enough, are they eating enough, 'should' they be doing this or that?
When my last bub was born I had already had two children and a fairly large age gap between the second and the last, yet I found myself constantly worrying about bub #3's growth; particularly whether she was putting on enough weight! I had always had trouble producing enough milk so was quite paranoid about my babies being nourished enough.
It is so easy to fall into the trap of comparing with other children: our own or other peoples', please don't do this to yourself! If you are truly concerned, seek the opinion of a professional who will be able to advise you of where to go for support if there is anything which needs following up.
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Jodi xx
Below is a table with some milestones
Motor Skill |
Average Age Achieved |
Age range 90 % achieve skill |
When held upright holds head erect and steady |
6 weeks |
3wks-4mths |
Lifts self by arms when lying on tummy |
2mths |
3 wks-4mths |
Rolls from side to back |
2mths |
3 wks-5mths |
Grasps Cube |
3.75 mths |
2-7mths |
Rolls from back to side |
4.5mths |
2-7mths |
Sits alone |
7mths |
5-9mths |
Crawls |
7mths |
5-11mths |
Pulls to stand |
8mths |
5-12mths |
Stand alone |
11mths |
9-16mths |
Walks alone |
11.75mths |
9-17mths |
Walks up stairs with help |
16mths |
12-23mths |
Jumps in place |
23.5mths |
17-30mths |
Walks on tiptoes |
25mths |
16-30mths |
Note: Individual differences exist at which age each milestone is achieved. |
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Sources: L.E.Berk Child Development 9th Ed. |
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