The child will now smile from happiness. By the sixth month the child will be learning to feed himself. The physical and cognitive development of the child during the first six months is accompanied by development of the sensory-motor system. C. Sensory-Motor Development 1. First month a. Body movement is primarily reflexive.
Child can lift and turn head briefly while laying on stomach.
Child will stare at objects but won't reach for them. Second Month a. Child eye's will follow a slowly moving object. Baby can sit supported for a short time. Forth month a. Child begins to reach and grasp at objects. The tickle response is now displayed.