A mother asks which developmental milestones she can expect when her baby is 6 months old. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Lifts head momentarily when prone
2. Has well-developed pincer grasp
3. Transfers objects from one hand to the other
4. Rolls from front to back
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Lifting head when prone is a milestone at 1 month. A well-developed pincer grasp is a milestone at 12 months. Transferring objects from one hand to the other is a milestone at 6 months. Rolling from front to back is a milestone at 4 months.
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