Question 1

How does baby movement/physical develop from birth to 24 months?

Accepted Answer

Baby movement/physical develops progressively from birth to 24 months, starting with basic reflexes and building to more complex skills. Track specific milestones at each age to monitor healthy development.

Question 2

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 0-3 months?

Accepted Answer

At 0-3 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Holds head up when on tummy, Moves both arms and both legs, Opens hands briefly, Brings hands to mouth, Startles at loud sounds, Kicks legs and waves arms actively.

Question 3

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 3-6 months?

Accepted Answer

At 3-6 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Holds head steady, unsupported, Pushes up to elbows when on tummy, Rolls from tummy to back, Holds and shakes a toy, Rolls over in both directions, Sits with support, Reaches with both hands.

Question 4

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 6-9 months?

Accepted Answer

At 6-9 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Sits without support, Stands, holding on, Gets into sitting position alone, Rocks back and forth, Starts to crawl or army crawl, Uses raking grasp for small objects, Transfers objects from hand to hand.

Question 5

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 9-12 months?

Accepted Answer

At 9-12 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Gets to sitting without help, Pulls up to stand, Walks holding furniture (cruises), May take steps alone, Crawls well on hands and knees, Uses pincer grasp to pick up small objects, Claps hands, Stands momentarily without support.

Question 6

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 12-18 months?

Accepted Answer

At 12-18 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Walks alone, May run, Walks up/down steps holding on, Squats to pick up toy, Helps undress self, Drinks from a cup with help, Uses a spoon (messily), Turns book pages (a few at a time).

Question 7

What movement/physical milestones should I look for at 18-24 months?

Accepted Answer

At 18-24 months, key movement/physical milestones include: Scribbles on own, Throws ball overhand, Kicks ball, Runs, Climbs on/off furniture alone, Jumps with both feet off ground, Walks up stairs with support, Turns book pages one at a time.

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