Pediatric Developmental Milestones

At birth, newborns are able to raise their heads slightly when placed on their stomachs, but they are not yet strong enough to roll over, sit without support, or walk with assistance.

At 2 months old, a typical milestone is the ability to raise their chest and head off the bed when in a prone position. This demonstrates strength in their neck and back muscles.

At 4 months, infants are expected to demonstrate gross motor skills such as rolling front to back, no head lag, and lifting onto extended elbows. Sitting unassisted, walking with support, running, and jumping are typically seen at later stages of development.

At 6 months of age, infants are typically able to sit with assistance and roll in both directions. Crawling on hands and knees, walking with support, and standing independently usually develop later in infancy.

At 9 months old, a child should be developing gross motor skills such as sitting alone, pulling to stand, and crawling. The incorrect answers provided involve skills that are typically not achieved until later stages of development.

At 12 months, infants typically begin to cruise (walking while holding onto furniture), stand alone briefly, and take a few independent steps as they develop their gross motor skills.

At 15 months, most children learn to walk independently, moving from crawling or cruising along furniture to taking their first steps.

At 18 months, children are usually able to run, walk up stairs with hand support, stoop, and recover their balance. Riding a bike, juggling balls, and doing a handstand are more advanced skills typically acquired at a later age.

At 2 years of age, children typically start to develop basic gross motor skills such as walking unassisted, kicking and throwing a ball, and jumping with both feet off the floor. Some of the incorrect answers provided involve skills that are typically not developed until later stages of childhood development.

At 3 years old, children are expected to develop gross motor skills such as riding a tricycle and jumping. This helps them build physical coordination and strength.

At around 4 years old, children typically develop the ability to balance on one foot as part of their gross motor skills. This is an important milestone in their physical development.

At 5 years old, children typically develop the ability to skip with alternating feet, which requires coordination, balance, and strength.

Gross motor skills involve the movement and coordination of large muscle groups. Riding a bike requires coordination and balance, making it a suitable example of a gross motor skill for a 6-year-old.

Motor milestone at birth typically includes visual tracking and tightly fisted hands, while walking, talking in full sentences, and running at full speed are not expected at this early stage of development.

At 2 months old, infants typically start to show an interest in objects by visually inspecting them and following them through a limited arc of about 180 degrees. They may also briefly grasp and retain objects, such as a small rattle, before losing interest or dropping it.

At 6 months of age, infants typically begin to demonstrate the ability to reach for objects with one hand and transfer objects from hand to hand, developing their fine motor skills. Stacking blocks, tying shoelaces, and using scissors are skills that typically develop later in childhood.

Around 9 months of age, infants typically develop the ability to use their pincer grasp for finger feeding, allowing them to pick up small objects between their thumb and forefinger. This milestone is an important part of their fine motor skill development.

At 12 months, a common fine motor skill development milestone is voluntarily releasing items, demonstrating the ability to grasp and let go of objects. Feeding oneself with a spoon, using scissors, and tying shoelaces are typically achieved at later stages of development.

The correct activity involves developing fine motor skills by stacking 2 blocks and throwing a ball underhand.

At 18 months, children are expected to start developing fine motor skills. Stacking 3 blocks using a spoon and spontaneous scribbling are common milestones at this age, while walking unassisted, counting to 10, and tying shoelaces are typically achieved at later stages of development.

At 2 years, children typically start to develop fine motor skills such as stacking blocks, using utensils like fork and spoon, and copying simple lines. Walking unassisted, singing the alphabet, and riding a bicycle are more related to gross motor skills and cognitive development, which may not be fully developed at this age.

At around 3 years old, children begin to develop their fine motor skills. While tying shoes, using scissors, and writing their name are tasks that may be achieved later on, copying a circle is a typical milestone for a 3-year-old in terms of fine motor skills.

Copying a cross is a fine motor skill that is typically expected to be developed around the age of 4 years. This skill involves precision and coordination, which usually develops as the child grows older and practices more.

At 5 years old, a child should be able to draw a basic person with 6 parts, indicating the development of fine motor skills.

By the age of 6 years, children are typically able to develop their fine motor skills to the point where they can write their own name. This milestone indicates a certain level of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

Babies typically exhibit the startle reflex or become alert when exposed to sudden or loud sounds as their auditory system develops.

At 2 months old, babies usually start to coo and make reciprocating vocalizations to communicate their needs and feelings.

At 4 months, babies typically start to laugh, squeal, or orient to voice. Walking, reading, and jumping are milestones that occur at later stages of development.

At 6 months of age, infants typically start babbling as part of their language development, which is an essential milestone in communication skills.