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Developmental milestones for your toddler
A toddler's newly learned skills such as walking, running and climbing may make for a much more adventurous child. At the same time, your child's new awareness of the consequences of independence can result in bouts of separation anxiety.
During these months, developmental milestones vary widely. Unless your child lags in several areas or is more than a few months behind in any one area, there is little need for concern. Keep in mind that a child born prematurely may reach milestones slightly later than a child who was born full-term. By age two, both the premature child and the full-term child will even out developmentally. Beside several delayed milestone achievements, signs that a parent should be concerned might include a toddler who is often irritable, seldom smiles or makes few or no sounds.
By age two, as hand-eye coordination improves, most toddlers enjoy activities such as puzzles, blocks, scribbling and coloring. By age three, language skills develop rapidly. Reciting nursery rhymes, singing songs and reading books are especially appropriate, and exciting, for a child this age.
By the end of month 14 a child typically:
Takes two or three steps unassisted or may walk
If walking, may be learning to run
Stands alone well
Puts an object into a container
Stacks two blocks
Responds to one-step verbal commands without gestures
Speaks one to six words other than "ma-ma" and "da-da"
Uses jargoning (sounds like a foreign language)
By the end of month 16 a child typically:
Walks well
Drinks from a cup
Scribbles
Points to items wanted
Communicates affection, pleasure and excitement
Begins to understand limits
Imitates activities
By the end of month 18 a child typically:
Runs
Enjoys climbing
Understands some sentences
Points to nose, eyes and mouth
Walks while carrying toys
Says at least 15 words besides "ma-ma" and "da-da"
Feeds self with a spoon or fork
Begins to join words
Bends over easily to pick up toys
Gains some control over bowel and bladder
Enjoys small riding toys
Shows a preference for certain toys
Finds it difficult to share
Explores away from caregivers
By the end of month 20 a child typically:
Jumps and runs well
Kicks and throws a ball
Goes up and down stairs by self
Builds tower using six blocks
Identifies two to four pictures in a book by pointing
Identifies one item in a book verbally
Speaks around 50 words (some variation is normal)
Can be understood half the time when speaking
Uses some two-word combinations
"Feeds" dolls
Identifies some body parts
May brush teeth (with help)
Puts on a piece of clothing
By the end of month 30 a child typically:
Points to four identified pictures
Uses more than 50 single words
Combines words often
Follows a two-step verbal command
Names six body parts
Identifies one to four pictures verbally
By the end of 36 months a child typically:
During these months, developmental milestones vary widely. Unless your child lags in several areas or is more than a few months behind in any one area, there is little need for concern. Keep in mind that a child born prematurely may reach milestones slightly later than a child who was born full-term. By age two, both the premature child and the full-term child will even out developmentally. Beside several delayed milestone achievements, signs that a parent should be concerned might include a toddler who is often irritable, seldom smiles or makes few or no sounds.
By age two, as hand-eye coordination improves, most toddlers enjoy activities such as puzzles, blocks, scribbling and coloring. By age three, language skills develop rapidly. Reciting nursery rhymes, singing songs and reading books are especially appropriate, and exciting, for a child this age.
By the end of month 14 a child typically:
Takes two or three steps unassisted or may walk
If walking, may be learning to run
Stands alone well
Puts an object into a container
Stacks two blocks
Responds to one-step verbal commands without gestures
Speaks one to six words other than "ma-ma" and "da-da"
Uses jargoning (sounds like a foreign language)
By the end of month 16 a child typically:
Walks well
Drinks from a cup
Scribbles
Points to items wanted
Communicates affection, pleasure and excitement
Begins to understand limits
Imitates activities
By the end of month 18 a child typically:
Runs
Enjoys climbing
Understands some sentences
Points to nose, eyes and mouth
Walks while carrying toys
Says at least 15 words besides "ma-ma" and "da-da"
Feeds self with a spoon or fork
Begins to join words
Bends over easily to pick up toys
Gains some control over bowel and bladder
Enjoys small riding toys
Shows a preference for certain toys
Finds it difficult to share
Explores away from caregivers
By the end of month 20 a child typically:
Jumps and runs well
Kicks and throws a ball
Goes up and down stairs by self
Builds tower using six blocks
Identifies two to four pictures in a book by pointing
Identifies one item in a book verbally
Speaks around 50 words (some variation is normal)
Can be understood half the time when speaking
Uses some two-word combinations
"Feeds" dolls
Identifies some body parts
May brush teeth (with help)
Puts on a piece of clothing
By the end of month 30 a child typically:
Points to four identified pictures
Uses more than 50 single words
Combines words often
Follows a two-step verbal command
Names six body parts
Identifies one to four pictures verbally
By the end of 36 months a child typically:
Alternates feet when walking up and down steps
Dresses and undresses self (with marginal success)
Uses a pedal tricycle
Follows a two- or three-part command
Communicates with four- or five-word sentences
Uses pronouns
Most spoken words are comprehensible to others
Comprehends most speech
Interested in "pretend" play
Socializes well with others
Is often ready to begin toilet training
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