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Development Milestones Checklist for infants and children
A lot of the parents of our young patients we see at our clinic for kids/ children physiotherapy ask us whether their baby is meeting their milestones- and whether at the right age!
Here we dive into the approximate age your child should be meeting their motor milestones!
Development motor Milestones for infants
Newborn to 2 months
- Turns head to both sides equally and spends time turning head to both sides equally while on back
- Lifts head
- Tummy time on floor regularly
3-4 months
- Pushes up on forearms and turn head side to side while on belly
- Tolerates tummy time well, Rolls from belly to back
5 months
- Pushes up on hands with arms extended while on belly
- Pivots in a circle while on belly
6-8 months
- Sits alone, Crawls on belly
9-11 months
- Crawls on hands and knees
- Cruises around furniture
- Walks with two hands held
11-12 months
- Stands alone for a few seconds
13-14 months
- Walks alone well
Development motor Milestones for 1-5 year olds
13-14 months
- Walks alone well
15-18 months
- Walks up stairs with hands or rails to help
- Can run, though falls easily
2 years
- Walks and runs fairly well
- Walks up and down stairs alone
3 years
- Balance on one foot for a few seconds, Jumps forward.
By 4 years
- Can run, jump and climb well, is beginning to skip
By 5 years
- Rides bicycle with/without training wheels. Runs Well
Your child is not meeting the milestones on time?
Some fluctuations are normal- especially if it’s only a month or two. But if your child’s milestones are off by more than 1-2 months, you should consult with a physiotherapist and their pediatrician! Usually children can get back on track quickly with physiotherapy if any development delays they are caught early on!
