Physical development

Physical development

1. Birth to 6 months- learning to sit up

   • A new born baby can not sit up as they can not keep their head up
     • At 3 months the child can be help in a seated position but the head may wobble around
       • At 6 months the child can sit up if they are supported by a cushion
         • At 9 months the child will need no support to sit up.

2. 3 to 12 months- learning to crawl

   • At 3 months the baby can lay on its front and push its self up on its arms
     • At 6 months the baby can crawl and turn over using its arms
       • At 9 months the baby can roll over pushing its arms
         • At 12 months the baby can crawl, bum shuffle and walk on all fours
           • At 15 months the baby can crawl upstairs and down the stairs feet first