Month 8

4-point

  • Stability to weight shift and reach1

  • Attempts to half-kneel1

  • Reciprocal extremity movements used; require counter-rotation of shoulders and pelvic girdle1

  • Assumes 4-point from many different positions/patterns6

Figure 8.3.1

Assumes 4-point from many different positions and patterns

Figure 8.3.2

Assumes 4-point through rotation over one lower extremity or forward motion over both lower extremities

Infant in 4 point

Figure 8.3.3

Reciprocal extremity movements used; require counter-rotation of shoulders and pelvic girdle

Infant moving from ring sitting to 4-point reaching with left upper extremity for toy

Figure 8.3.4

Stability to weight shift and reach