Little Movers Physiotherapy
Movement milestone chart
This chart is general information, not an assessment of your child. There's a wide range of what's normal, and a question answered “not yet” here isn't a problem on its own, especially if your child isn't at the age given. If anything here worries you, please speak to your health visitor, your GP, or try our online checker or get in touch.
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Branded A4 checklists with tick boxes and space for notes, ready to print or keep on your phone. Pick your child's age, or get every age in one file.
0–6 months
| Milestone | Expected by | Notes |
|---|
| Does your baby hold their head steady when upright? | 4 months | Worth checking promptly if not yet happening |
| Do they turn their head to both sides equally? | 4 months | Worth checking promptly if not yet happening |
| Do they push up on their arms during tummy time? | 4 months | Keep an eye on it |
| Do they reach for toys with both hands? | 6 months | Keep an eye on it |
| Has your child stopped doing something they could do before? | Any age | Always worth a prompt GP or health visitor conversation |
6–12 months
| Milestone | Expected by | Notes |
|---|
| Can your baby sit without support? | 9 months | Worth checking promptly if not yet happening |
| Are they rolling both ways? | 8 months | Keep an eye on it |
| Are they starting to crawl, bottom-shuffle or otherwise move around? | 1 year | Keep an eye on it |
| Do they use both sides of their body equally? | 9 months | Worth checking promptly if not yet happening |
| Has your child stopped doing something they could do before? | Any age | Always worth a prompt GP or health visitor conversation |
12–24 months
| Milestone | Expected by | Notes |
|---|
| Is your child pulling up to stand? | 1 year | Keep an eye on it |
| Are they walking (with or without support)? | 1y 6m | Keep an eye on it |
| Can they squat to pick up a toy and stand back up? | 2 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Do they climb onto low furniture? | 2 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Has your child stopped doing something they could do before? | Any age | Always worth a prompt GP or health visitor conversation |
2–5 years
| Milestone | Expected by | Notes |
|---|
| Can your child run without frequent falls? | 3 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Can they jump with both feet off the ground? | 3 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Can they walk up stairs? | 3 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Do they keep up with children their age at the park or nursery? | 5 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Has your child stopped doing something they could do before? | Any age | Always worth a prompt GP or health visitor conversation |
5–11 years
| Milestone | Expected by | Notes |
|---|
| Can your child hop on one leg? | 5 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Can they catch a ball? | 6 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Do they manage PE and playground games without unusual tiredness or pain? | 5 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Is their handwriting and desk posture comfortable? | 5 years | Keep an eye on it |
| Has your child stopped doing something they could do before? | Any age | Always worth a prompt GP or health visitor conversation |
“Expected by” ages are drawn from conservative, published norms (NHS, WHO and CDC developmental guidance) and reflect the age by which most children reach a milestone, not an average. This chart does not replace an assessment.
