Early Childhood Movement & Development

Child development includes anything pertaining to the stages of social, psychological, and physical growth that occur between birth and young adulthood. As your child's movement skills develop, watch for these milestones as they occur at certain ages.

1 Year

• Sitting normally becomes possible at 1 year of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Standing with support from furniture and walking two or three steps without assistance also occurs at this stage of development.

2 Years

• Children of two years can normally walk alone, according to the CDC.

3 Years

• Climbing well become a skill children of three years often possess, according to the CDC. Running easily and bending over without falling are also normal.

4 Years

• Four-year-old children can go up and down stairs without support. The CDC also says that they can often throw a ball overhand and catch most balls others throw or bounce to them.

5 Years

• At this age children can stand on one foot for at least ten seconds, according to the CDC. The ability to turn somersaults and hop becomes present in these children, as well.