Skill· 2mo–10mo· 3 min
Tiny Watcher
Parent observes early visual tracking, head control, early reaching, and hand exploration in a young baby. Covers thirteen early sensory and motor milestones spanning 2-10 months across visual tracking, prone lifting, midline hand play, reaching, head balance, early vocalisation, and hand-to-mouth exploration.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Firm flat surface (blanket on floor, not a soft mattress). Bright or high-contrast object held at arm's length. Baby in light clothing, awake and alert. Stay close throughout.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· core
- MilestoneEarly visual trackingBody· 0mo–2mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· core· Steps 3, 4
- MilestoneProne forearm supportBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneBrief prone head liftBody· 0mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneStatic supported stabilityBody· 2mo–6mo· core· Steps 5, 8
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 10
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneKeeps head steadyBody· 5mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneHands together at midlineBody· 3mo–6mo· core
- MilestoneBrings hands to mouthBody· 2mo–4mo· stretch· Step 11
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Step 10
Visual example
Coming soon