The development of your baby's motor skills
The development of your baby's motor skills
At childbirth
At around 1 month
At around 2 months
At around 3 months
At around 4 months
At around 5 months
At around 6 months
At around 7 months
At around 8 months
At around 9 months
At around 10 months
At around 11 months
Between 12 and 15 months
At around 6 months
• Placed on his stomach, he succeeds in rolling over onto his back.
• Lying on his back, he plays with his feet and takes them to his mouth. He also lifts his head and his torso to try and sit on his own but is unable to do so.
• He holds out his arms to you for you to pick him up.
• He holds his toys without a problem. He lets them go if you hold out another one for him.
• When you support him in a standing position, he makes bending and extending movements with his legs – like a spring: this is the "jumper" stage.
