Physical Development Milestones
2 MONTHS:
- Holds head up when on tummy
- Moves both arms and both legs
- Opens hands briefly
4 MONTHS:
- Holds head steady without support when you are holding them
- Holds a toy when you put it in their hand
- Uses their arm to swing at toys
- Brings hands to mouth
- Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy
6 MONTHS:
- Rolls from tummy to back
- Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
- Leans on hands to support himself when sitting
9 MONTHS:
- Gets to a sitting position by themselves
- Moves things from one hand to their other hand
- Uses fingers to “rake” food towards themselves
- Sits without support
12 MONTHS:
- Pulls up to stand
- Walks, holding on to furniture
- Drinks from a cup without a lid, as you hold it
- Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger, like small bits of food