Motor Milestones
Rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking support
Every child develops on their own timeline — but if a milestone feels stuck, or movement looks asymmetric, an evaluation can tell you whether it's normal variation or something worth supporting now.
Schedule evaluation
Signs to watch for
When parents reach out
Not rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking near expected windows
Strong preference for one side of the body
Skipping milestones (e.g., scooting instead of crawling)
Frequent falls or awkward movement patterns after walking begins
01 — The visit
What the evaluation looks like
The evaluation looks like play, on purpose. I watch how your child moves between positions — floor to sitting, sitting to standing — how they use each side of their body, and which strategies they lean on. That tells me far more than any single missed milestone date. You'll leave the first visit knowing whether what you're seeing is normal variation or something worth supporting, and exactly what to work on next.
02 — What follows
What progress looks like
Most families notice movement within the first few weeks of consistent practice — a new position tolerated, a first commando crawl, steadier steps. My goal is always the shortest path to your child moving well on their own, not an open-ended visit schedule.
Reference
Typical milestone windows
Ranges are typical windows, not deadlines — babies vary widely, and how your child moves matters more than the date. Use the last column as a guide for when a check-in is worth it.
| Skill | Typical window | Worth a check-in if… |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling both directions | 4–7 months | Not rolling by 8 months, or only ever rolling to one side |
| Sitting without support | 6–9 months | Not sitting steadily by 9–10 months |
| Crawling | 7–11 monthssome babies skip it | No way of getting across the floor by 12 months |
| Pulling to stand | 9–12 months | Not taking weight through the legs by 12 months |
| First independent steps | 12–15 months | Not walking by 18 months |
| Jumping with both feet | 2–2.5 years | No jumping attempts approaching age 3 |
03 — The plan
How I help
Through play-based sessions in your home, I work on the strength, balance, and coordination behind each milestone — and teach you how to keep progress going between visits. Milestone support is available in-home throughout the Salt Lake Valley, from Bountiful to Lehi.
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“When Haven wasn't crawling by her 9-month mark, Kristi got her crawling within a week. She addressed delays our pediatrician couldn't.”
— Julia, Haven's mom
Common questions
Is it a problem if my baby skips crawling?+
Not necessarily — some babies scoot or go straight to pulling up and walking. What matters is that your child has an effective, symmetrical way of getting around on the floor. If they have no floor mobility by 12 months, or strongly favor one side, that's worth a look.
My pediatrician said 'wait and see.' Should I?+
Often that's reasonable advice — many late movers catch up on their own. An evaluation simply gives you certainty instead of months of wondering, and in Utah you don't need a referral to get one. If everything looks like normal variation, I'll tell you exactly that.
What does movement 'asymmetry' actually look like?+
Things like always reaching with the same hand before age one, rolling only over one shoulder, scooting with one leg tucked, or a strong head turn to one side. Consistent one-sidedness in infancy is worth screening even when milestones are otherwise on time.
More about referrals, payment, and service area in the full FAQ.
Wondering if this sounds like your child?
An evaluation gives you answers either way — and I'm happy to talk it through first.
The Village SLC is a private-pay practice — a superbill is provided for insurance self-submission, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted. Payment details in the FAQ