What should be expected of infants by 10 months in terms of gross motor skills?

By 10 months of age, infants typically demonstrate significant developments in their gross motor skills. While crawling is indeed a skill that many infants are engaged in around this age, it's important to consider the progression of motor skills that have usually been achieved by this time.

At 10 months, many infants are not only beginning to crawl but may also be pulling themselves up to a standing position and can often be found attempting to cruise along furniture. The ability to sit unsupported usually develops earlier, around 6 to 8 months. Therefore, this milestone is generally expected to be mastered well before the 10-month mark.

While some infants may start to walk with assistance, this skill typically becomes more apparent a bit later, around 11 to 13 months, as they develop the balance and strength necessary to take steps with support.

In summary, by 10 months, crawling is an important gross motor skill milestone that many infants achieve, laying the groundwork for subsequent skills such as standing and walking. The correct answer reflects the general developmental trajectory seen in infants around this age.