Gross Motor Milestones

Typical motor development follows a predictable sequence. There are variations in this sequence, and the rate at which each child moves through the sequence varies.
1 month

  • Elevates head slightly and rotates head to either side while on their tummy
  • Kicks legs while on their back

2-3 months

  • Props up on elbows and looks around when on their belly
  • Rolls from back to belly
  • Keeps their head in the middle while sitting with help
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4-5 months

  • Shifts their weight over to one side to reach for a toy while on their tummy and up on their elbows
  • Brings feet to mouth and puts hands on knees legs and feet while on their back
  • Attempts to roll from their back to their tummy
  • Starting to sit by themselves

6-7 months

  • Pushes up on their hands while on their belly and/or rocks on their hands and knees
  • Gets from on their belly to sitting
  • Rolls from back to tummy
  • Attempts to sit from laying down
  • Sits and plays with toys with one hand support on the toy
  • Commando crawls

8-9 months

  • Transitions sitting in/out of hands and knees
  • Pulls to stand with support
  • Goes from laying down to sitting
  • Sits independently reaching for toys
  • Creeps on hands and knees

10-11 months

  • Pulls to stand at an object
  • Rotates and pivots while sitting to reach for toys
  • Cruises at furniture
  • Walks with one hand held

12 months

  • Stands up without support
  • Walks independently
  • Lowers self with control from standing

13-15 months

  • Stands for long periods without support
  • Stoops to pick up an object from the floor
  • Climbs into adult chairs
  • Walks backwards a few steps
  • Creeps up steps

15-18 months

  • Carries object while walking
  • Creeps down steps
  • Attempts to kick
  • Attempts to run

18-24 months

  • Stands on one foot momentarily
  • Steps over small barrier
  • Walks up steps
  • Attempts to jump
  • Runs with more coordination