• Lifts chin when placed on stomach.

TWO MONTHS

• Lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach.

THREE TO FOUR MONTHS

• Reaches for objects, but unsteadily.
  
• Hold up head steadily.
  
• Rolls from side to back and back to side.
  
• Has complete head control when sitting on an adult's lap.
  
• Holds head erect when carried.

• Sits alone briefly.
  
• Reaches and grasps successfully, but awkwardly.
  
• Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach.
  
• Prefers to sit up with support.
  
• Uses hands to reach, grab, crumble, bang, and splash.

• Reaches for spoon.
  
• Pulls self up while holding on to furniture.
  
• Sits up steadily.
  
• Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion.
  
• Eats with fingers.
  
• Picks up large objects.

• Walks when led.
  
• Reaches for and manipulates objects with good control.
  
• Picks up medium-sized objects as well as larger ones.
  
• Stands holding on to furniture or other supports.
  
• Is more skillful with spoon.
  
• Crawls on hands and knees.

• Stands alone.
  
• May be walking alone.
  
• Shows preference for one hand over the other.
  
• Holds and drinks from a cup.
  
• Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other.
  
• Picks up small objects using thumb and forefinger.