tips and strategies for 3-5 month oldsBelow are gross motor milestones that 3-5 month old children should be meeting. To go along with these gross motor milestones, some basic tips and strategies are included to help your child meet these milestones.
Elevates head and upper trunk for longer periods, bearing weight into forearms/hands.TIPS/STRATEGIES:
rolls from his/her back to left and right sides, with opposite arm crossing midline.TIPS/STRATEGIES:
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lying on stomach, extends arms and legs off surface
TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
- "Tummy Time"
- With child lying on his/her stomach, use a toy on a string to encourage child to track in all directions
brings feet to mouth for play or grabs feet with hands while lying on his/her back
TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
- Passively move legs/feet to desired position
no head lag with pull to sit
TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
- Work on head control with supported sitting on a ball. While on ball tilt in all directions (may also use your knee)