Skill· 3mo–12mo· 3 min
Rolling and Reaching
Parent observes floor mobility and early grip milestones: rolling, sitting transitions, standing with support, palmar grasp, and bilateral holding. Covers twenty-two gross motor and manipulation milestones at 3-12mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Soft mat or blanket on the floor. Baby dressed lightly so movement is unimpeded. A small toy nearby.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSits without supportBody· 6mo–9mo· core· Step 7
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneSits with hand supportBody· 5mo–7mo· core
- MilestoneWhen sitting, can lean forward to pick up small toys.Body· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 9
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneRolls over independentlyBody· 5mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneBears weight on supported legsBody· 5mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Steps 3, 9
- MilestonePlays with feet while supineBody· 4mo–14mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneProtests frustration or interruptionHeart· 8mo–2y· core· Step 14
Visual example
Coming soon