Developmental Milestones Chart : At Birth

Gross Motor Skills

  • Head falls behind shoulders when pulled up

  • Has moro reflex, stepping reflex, and ATNR reflex

Moro Reflex

If baby is shocked by a loud noise / sudden movement, they may do this

ATNR Reflex

ATNR : Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex

Baby lies down in a position like this

Stepping Reflex

Baby takes steps when held upright with feet touching a hard surface

🚩 Floppy Baby Syndrome

Baby cannot control their head (cannot make any effort to lift their head against gravity)

Baby feels limp, especially when lifted

Arms and legs hang straight

Fine Motor Skills

  • Turns eyes towards large source of light

  • Able to grasp/hold an object that is put in his/her hand

Hearing/Speech and Language

Receptive Ability :

  • Shocked by sudden loud noises

  • 🚩 No response to sudden loud sounds

Expressive Ability :

  • Cries when hungry or uncomfortable

Socio-Emotional Skills

  • Sleeps and feeds

  • Calms down when comforted