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The skills a baby learns in the first year of life is quite astounding. An infant is gaining strength and practicing balance and movement from the first day of life. Below, you can find some very general guidelines that may help you to know what skills to look for in your baby's first year of life. Remember, each child is unique and may progress at different speeds or in different sequences. Let this act as a simple guideline as you observe your baby. If you have questions or concerns, contact your pediatrician.
Newborn:
Should be able to lift his/her head to clear airway
Holds head up for a few seconds when supported at your shoulder
By the end of 3 months:
Begins to develop a social smile
Lifts head up to 45 degrees when on tummy
Able to push up on forearms when on tummy
Brings hands to mouth
Grabs and shakes toy
By the end of 4 months:
Rolls from tummy to back
Lifts head up to 90 degrees when on tummy and sustains it up for extended periods
Bears weight when supported in standing
By 6 months:
Rolls from back to tummy
Sits with hands on surface
By 9 months:
Crawls on hands and knees
Able to sit for an extended period and reach for toys without falling
Transitions from tummy up to sitting
By 12 months:
Pulls to stand at a surface
Cruises around furniture in standing
Able to stand alone and may make a few independant steps
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