Moves from tummy or back into sitting

6–9 Months

Starts to move with alternate leg and arm movement, e.g. creeping, crawling

6–9 Months

Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance

6–9 Months

Is able push up on extended arms during Tummy Time, may also be able to get to hands and knees

Is able to play on tummy

Moves in and out of various positions, e.g. sitting, tummy, and hands and knees

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