Gross Motor Milestones
Gross motor: The control and coordination of large muscle movements that are required fro skills such as standing, walking and jumping
|
Age |
Milestone |
| 2 months | Holds head up steady, in prone position holds head up to chest |
| 3 months | In prone position, holds head up to forearms |
| 4 months | In prone position, holds head up with extended arms |
| 5 months | Able to roll over |
| 6 months | Able to sit independently |
| 7 months | Able to creep on tummy |
| 8 months | Able to crawl on hand and knees |
| 9 months | Able pull self to standing |
| 11 months | Able to cruise (walk holding on to furniture) |
| 12 months | Able to walk independently |
| 15 months | Able to run |
| 24 months | Able to jump on two feet and kick a ball |
| 30 months | Able to climb stairs with alternating feet |
| 36 months | Able to peddle on tricycle |
All children develop at their own pace. This chart identifies the average time line for milestone development. It is not to be used to determine whether or not your child has a developmental delay. If you are concerned about your child’s development, see a Speech-Language Pathologist.
|
Age |
◄Red Flag: warning signs |
| 3-6 months | Unable to hold head up without support, does not tolerate being on tummy |
| 4-8 months | Low muscle tone (Like a rag doll), high muscle tone (stiff, tight) |
| 4-9 months | Lack of rotational movement |
| 8-12 months | Not coordinated, unbalanced movements (favors one side of the body more than other) |
| 10-14 months | Consistent tippy toeing (Unable to stand flat footed due to ankle tightness) |