BENCHMARKS OF DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

BIRTH TO 2 MONTHS	2 TO 3 MONTHS	3 TO 4 MONTHS
Turns head when cheek is stroked	Turns head easily to both sides in lying on back position	Brings hands to midline while on back
Reacts to loud noises	Lifts head off surface from face down position for 1 to 2 seconds	Rotates or turns head from side to side to explore the environment
Holds head up	Follows moving object with eyes	Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface
Makes quick and jerking arm movements	Responds to loud sounds	Smiles when cheeks are stroked
Brings hands to face	Grasps and holds objects briefly
Moves head from side to side while on stomach
Focuses on objects 8 to 12 inches away
4 TO 6 MONTHS	6 TO 9 MONTHS	9  TO 12 MONTHS
Lifts head while in lying on back position	Transfers object from one hand to another	May stand momentarily without support
Holds chest up in face down position with weight on forearms	Uses toes and hands to propel forward or in a circle	Walks with assistance
Rolls from stomach to side	Crawls
Rolls from stomach to back	Grasps small items
Rolls from back to stomach	Sits without support
Stands with support
Brings feet to mouth easily while in lying on back position