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Move It, Baby!
Motor Learning in the Young Child
By Linda Vick, M.S., P.T.
By the end of month 8, your baby may:
- Crawl well
- Stand up while leaning against something
By the end of month 9, your baby may:
- Kneel, or rise to one knee
By the end of month 10, your baby may:
- Cruise around furniture
By the end of month 11, your baby may:
- Spend much of the day standing and cruising, and resist sitting
By the end of month 12, your baby may:
- Walk!
Slow Dance
What if you suspect motor delay? We all have concerns about our child's development, especially when we see other children of the same age who have attained a motor milestone our child hasn't met yet. But it's important to realize that for every milestone – rolling, sitting, crawling and walking – there's a range of ages during which a child normally meets it. Warning signs that your infant may not be meeting his or her motor milestones include: 
Not rolling over by 6 months - Not sitting by himself without support by 8 months
- Not crawling by 12 months
- Not walking by 15 months
Bring up any concerns you have with your pediatrician first. Ask for hearing and vision tests (both affect a child's balance and coordination). A specified amount of delay in motor development qualifies infants and toddlers for early intervention services in their home state. With proper care and support, every child can realize his or her movement potential.
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Activities to Promote Motor Learning in Babies by Anonymous on 10/12/2009 11:12AM
I am having trouble trying to read to my 5 month old daughter. I do not make her sit and listen but she seems more crabby when i do read to her. What can I do to promote a healthier reading experience for both of us?