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Gross Motor Milestones

Typical motor development follows a predictable sequence. There are variations in this sequence, and the rate at which each child moves through the sequence varies.

1 month
- elevates head slightly and rotates head to either side while on their tummy
- kicks legs while on their back

2-3 months
- props up on elbows and looks around when on their belly
- rolls from back to belly
- keeps their head in the middle while sitting with help

4-5 months
- shifts their weight over to one side to reach for a toy while on their tummy and up on their elbows
- brings feet to mouth and puts hands on knees legs and feet while on their back
- attempts to roll from their back to their tummy
- starting to sit by themselves

6-7 months
- pushes up on their hands while on their belly and/or rocks on their hands and knees
- gets from on their belly to sitting
- rolls from back to tummy
- attempts to sit from laying down
- sits and plays with toys with one hand support on the toy
- commando crawls
 

8-9 months
- transitions sitting in/out of hands and knees
- pulls to stand with support
- goes from laying down to sitting
- sits independently reaching for toys
- creeps on hands and knees

10-11 months
- pulls to stand at an object
- rotates and pivots while sitting to reach for toys
- cruises at furniture
- walks with one hand held

12 months
- stands up without support
- walks independently
- lowers self with control from standing

13-15 months
-stands for long periods without support
-stoops to pick up an object from the floor
- climbs into adult chairs
- walks backwards a few steps
- creeps up steps

15- 18 months
- carries object while walking
- creeps down steps
-attempts to kick
- attempts to run

18-24 months
- stands on one foot momentarily
- steps over small barrier
- walks up steps
- attempts to jump
- runs with more coordination