Babies develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when your child will learn a given skill. The developmental steps listed below will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect, but don’t be alarmed if your own baby’s development takes a slightly different course.
Child Development Guide for Newborn through 2 months
Movement
The infant can lift and turn the head when lying on its back.
The neck is unable to support the head when pulled to a sitting position.
The hands are fisted, the arms are flexed.
Mimics stepping and walking — takes brisk steps when both feet placed on a surface, with body supported.
What are primitive reflexes? When should babies be in full operation?
Rooting and sucking — turns head in search of nipple when cheek is touched and begins to suck when nipple touches lips.
Tonic neck response — left leg extends when infant gazes to the left, while right arm and leg flex inward, and vice versa.
Palmar hand grasp — infant closes its hand and “grips” your finger.
Plantar grasp — infant flexes the toes and forefoot.
Babinski reflex — toes fan outward when sole of foot is stroked.
Moro reflex — extends arms then bends and pulls them in toward body.
placing — leg extends when sole of foot is stimulated.
