Gross / Large Motor

Children 1-3 months generally are able to do the following:

Gross Motor:

• Brings hands towards center of body when lying on back 
• Raises head and cheek for a short period of time while lying on stomach 
• Supports upper body with arms for a short period of time while lying on stomach 
• Stretches legs out when lying on stomach or back 
• Begins to roll
• Holds head erect and steady while being held upright for a short period of time 
• Waves arms and legs when placed on back 
• Turns head to side when placed on stomach 
• Lays head down onto the ground instead of dropping it