Which stage of Winder's development is described by reaching in supine, hand to foot play in supine, bridging in supine, and prone propping?

• A. Stage 1
• B. Stage 2
• C. Stage 3
• D. Stage 4

Answer: (B)

In Winder’s motor development sequence, progress is shown by increasingly coordinated control of the trunk and limbs in different positions. Reaching in the supine position shows the child beginning purposeful, directed movement of the arm while maintaining some midline stability. Progressing to hand-to-foot play in supine reveals growing midline orientation and bilateral coordination—the hands and feet are being explored together rather than randomly moving. Bridging in supine indicates stronger trunk extensor control and pelvic stability, allowing the pelvis to elevate off the surface and setting the stage for rolling and weight shifts. Prone propping demonstrates even further advancement, with the child bearing weight on the forearms and developing neck and trunk extensor strength to lift the head and chest in prone. Taken together, these milestones reflect the level of control and coordination characteristic of the second stage in Winder’s framework.