What should your baby be able to do

  • Your baby should be rolling from front to back and usually from back to front
  • When lying on their back your baby will be able to lift their head to look at their feet  
  • They may be starting to sit by themselves momentarily
  • When lying on their tummy your baby will now be able to support themselves on flattened palms with extended arms
  • When supported to stand your baby will be starting to take weight through their legs and may bounce up and down actively
  • At about 3 – 4 months your baby will start to reach and bat for objects and toys
  • From 4 – 6 months your baby will use their head, hands and eyes together to reach for what interests them
  • They will use their eyes, hands and mouth to inspect objects
  • They put everything in their mouth to explore

How you can help

All babies develop at different rates, however the information leaflet on this link is intended to provide some useful guidance on positions that may help the development of your baby’s siting and early movement skills.

When to seek support

  • Not holding their head and shoulders up with good control when lying on their tummy.
  • Not holding their head with control in supported sitting
  • Not reaching for and holding (grasping) toys
  • Hands frequently held clenched or fisted
  • Not bringing hands together at midline
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