0-3 Months

Question 1

Key Motor Milestones

Answer 1

1. push up on arms while prone
2. lifts and holds head while prone
3. open and close fists
4. brings hands to mouth
5. moves legs and arms off of surface when excited

Question 2

Refer to healthcare provider if 0-3 month child

Answer 2

1. has difficulty lifting head
2. has stiff legs with little or no movement
3. keeps their hands fisted and doesn’t move their arms
4. pushes back with head while lying on back

Question 3

Key Sensory Milestones 0-3 months

Answer 3

1. reaching for toy held above chest while supine
2. visually tracks a moving toy from side to side while supine
3. keeps head centered to watch faces/toys while supine
4. self-regulatory
   
   • can calm w/rocking, touching, and gentle sounds
5. enjoys a variety of movements

Question 4

Sensory lags to watch for that may warrant contacting a provider

Answer 4

1. doesn’t follow an object with their eyes
2. frequently resists being held
3. fists remain closed most of the time
4. does not enjoy different types of movement

Question 5

Communciation Milestones 0-3 months

Answer 5

1. Quiets or smiles in response to sound or voice
2. Turns head towards sound or voice
3. Shows interest in faces
4. Makes eye contact
5. Cried differently for different needs
6. Coos and smiles

Question 6

Signs that 0-3 month child may have communication problems that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 6

1. Does not cry when hungry or uncomfortable
2. Does not notice or respond to loud sounds
3. Does not make eye contact or smile at caregiver

Question 7

Feeding Key Milestones 0-3 months

Answer 7

1. latches onto nipple or bottle
2. tongue moves forward and back to suck
3. drinks 2-6 oz of liquid per feeding 6x/day
4. sucks and swallows well during feeding

Question 8

Signs that 0-3 month child may have problems feeding that warrant contacting a provider

Answer 8

1. unable to latch on while nursing or bottle feeding
2. loses a lot of breast milk or formula out of side of mouth while feeding

Question 9

Play and Social skills key milestones 0-3 months

Answer 9

1. enjoys playful face-to-face interaction with people
2. notice and responds to sounds
3. coos in response to playful interaction

Question 10

Key Coordination milestones 0-3 months

Answer 10

1. moves legs and arms off of surface when excited
2. is able to open and shut hands
3. able to be prone for short bursts of time
4. uses vision to follow black and white or brightly colored objects
5. able to bring hands to mouth

Question 11

Daily activities key abilities 0-3 months

Answer 11

1. able to latch on while nursing or bottle feeding
2. enjoys bath time
3. able to calm during car rides when not tired or hungry
4. usually able to tolerate diaper changing without crying

Question 12

Self Expression key ability 0-3 months

Answer 12

1. able to be comforted by cuddling or a parent’s touch
2. usually happy when not hungry or tired
3. able to calm with experiences
   
   • like rocking, touching, and calm sounds
4. not upset with everyday sounds
5. enjoys varied playful movement experiences
   
   • bouncing on knees
6. does not demo frequent or long bursts of being upset