Month 5

Approach

  • Bilateral reach46 to caregiver to be picked up

  • Increased but not complete elbow extension1

  • Increased shoulder adduction, cross midline1

  • Hands open in anticipation, wrists flexion1

Infant supine, hips flexed, sole of left food rubbing against medial aspect of right leg; both hands manipulating toy with open hands

Figure 5.16.1

Symmetric bilateral reach in supine; rotates forearm; extends wrist and fingers in anticipation; vision guides reach and grasp