Babies crawl.

Babies crawl.

Babies can sit with slight support.

Newborns lie curled in a fetal position.

Babies attempt to climb stairs.

Babies first attempt to pull themselves to a standing position.

Babies can keep their backs firm and their heads steady when propped in a sitting position for a short time.

As babies gain more control of their neck muscles, they can hold up their heads.

The first steps alone are wobbly, with hands held high for balance.

Babies can hold their heads higher and for a longer time when they bend their arms for support.

Babies can sit without support.

Babies can raise their chests, supporting themselves with straight arms.

Babies will stand whenever possible and cruise around furniture.

Babies begin to swipe at objects, such as a cradle gym.

Babies begin eating with their fingers.

Babies grasp objects in reflex movements, but grasps are becoming voluntary.

Babies can use index finger to point.

Babies begin to use mitten grasp for grabbing objects.

Babies keep hands fisted or slightly open.

Babies may show a preference for one hand.

Babies learn to use the pincer grasp.

Babies begin to grasp objects with thumb and fingers.

Babies can take off shoes and socks.