Child Development

Month 1

Reach

Upper extremity increased external rotation, elongating chest and arms¹
Increased elbow extension¹
Displays visual tracking of objects¹

Infant in supine, head rotated to the right, shoulders in flexion and external rotation.

Figure 1.7.1

In supine, infant's head is turned to one side; external rotation and abduction of shoulders developing.

Infant in supine, head turned slightly to the right, shoulders externally rotated and abducted, slightly off the floor.

Figure 1.7.2

Increased external rotation of shoulder; gaze shift; senses dark and light, color, movement

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