Milestoneunknown· 3mo–9mo

Supports {his/her} head completely

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Normative evidence

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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to supports their head completely

Shows no attempt to supports their head completely
No observable behavior matching this milestone

Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently supports their head completely

Occasionally or inconsistently supports their head completely
Requires significant support or prompting

Developing

Frequently supports their head completely with some support

Frequently supports their head completely with some support
Shows the behavior in familiar contexts

Secure

Consistently supports their head completely across contexts

Consistently supports their head completely across contexts
Performs independently without prompting

Reflexive

Readily supports their head completely and extends the behavior

Readily supports their head completely and extends the behavior
Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

physical2mo–10mo

Tiny Watcher

Parent observes early visual tracking, head control, early reaching, and hand exploration in a young baby. Covers thirteen early sensory and motor milestones spanning 2-10 months across visual tracking, prone lifting, midline hand play, reaching, head balance, early vocalisation, and hand-to-mouth exploration.

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Standardised assessment view

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