Motor Skills

Examine the milestones listed below to track your child’s motor development. Remember, if you have a concern talk with your healthcare provider and ask for an evaluation.

10-12 Months

• Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture
• Stands alone and takes several independent steps
• Moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys
• Maintains balance in sitting when throwing objects
• Claps hands
• Releases objects into a container with a large opening
• Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

13-18 Months

• Walks independently and seldom falls
• Squats to pick up a toy
• Stacks two objects or blocks