Gross Motor

Head control, crawling, walking, running

Gross motor skills involve large muscle movements and develop in a head-to-toe pattern.

1–3 months

Lifting Head

Your baby begins lifting their head during tummy time.

4–6 months

Rolling Over

Many babies roll tummy to back and back to tummy.

6–8 months

Sitting Independently

Your baby can sit without support for short periods.

7–10 months

Crawling

Many babies begin moving independently. Some healthy babies never crawl.

8–11 months

Pulling to Stand

Your baby pulls themselves into a standing position.

9–18 months

First Steps

One of the most celebrated milestones. A wide range is completely normal.

18–24 months

Running

Your toddler begins running, although stopping may still be challenging.

2–3 years

Jumping

Many children learn to jump with both feet leaving the ground.