Toddler Timeline

  • Birth

    Birth
    Adion James was born.
  • 12 to 15 months (physical)

    12 to 15 months (physical)
    •Gets to a sitting position without help
    •Pulls up to stand, walks holding on to furniture (“cruising”)
    •May take a few steps without holding on
    •May stand alone
  • 12 to 15 months (cognitive)

    12 to 15 months (cognitive)
    •Copies gestures
    •Starts to use things correctly; for example, drinks from a cup, brushes hair
    •Bangs two things together
    •Puts things in a container, takes things out of a container
  • 16 to 18 months (physical)

    16 to 18 months (physical)
    -Walks alone
    -May walk up steps and run
    -Pulls toys while walking
    -Can help undress herself
    -Drinks from a cup
    -Eats with a spoon
  • 16 to 18 months (cognitive)

    16 to 18 months (cognitive)
    -Knows what ordinary things are for; for example, telephone, brush, spoon-Points to get the attention of others-Shows interest in a doll or stuffed animal by pretending to feed-Points to one body part-Scribbles on his own-Can follow 1-step verbal commands without any gestures; for example, sits when you say “sit down”
  • 19 to 21 months (physical)

    19 to 21 months (physical)
    -Is able to undertake another activity while he is on the move. For example, he can trail a pull-along toy behind him as he walks.-Likes to clamber over furniture.-Climbs up and down from a chair.-Improved balance and coordination leads to fewer instances of tripping over and unexpected falls when he is walking and running.-Is able to use a wider range of outdoor play sets.-Enjoys running freely in a park and in the garden.
  • 19 to 21 months (cognitive)

    19 to 21 months (cognitive)
    Begins to use toys to improve imagination and imaginative play, as a result of his developing capacity for symbolic thought.-Increased problem solving exercises and ability enables him to complete a simple inset board and these toys are now well within his capacity.
    -His developing curiosity makes him want to see what goes on outside and to explore closed cupboards.
    -Uses all his senses, including sight, hearing and touch, to learn about the world in which he lives and becomes more confident in
  • 22 to 24 months (physical)

    22 to 24 months (physical)
    -Stands on tiptoe
    -Kicks a ball-Begins to run-Climbs onto and down from furniture without help-Walks up and down stairs holding on-Throws ball overhand-Makes or copies straight lines and circles
  • 22 to 24 months (cognitive)

    22 to 24 months (cognitive)
    -Builds towers of 4 or more blocks
    -Might use one hand more than the other-Follows two-step instructions such as “Pick up your shoes and put them in the closet.”-Names items in a picture book such as a cat, bird, or dog
  • 24 to 30 months (physical)

    24 to 30 months (physical)
    he wil be able to walk well now using the heel-toe action of adults. he willbe able to run confidently, stand on her tiptoes, balance on one leg and go up the stairs with ease. he wil still put two feet on each step as he comes down the stairs and will have a tendency to bump into things as he’s toddle. he will be better at throwing a ball overhand, brushing her teeth by herself, washing her hands, eating with a spoon or fork and putting clothes on. he will now have a definite preferenc.
  • 24 to 30 years (cognitive)

    24 to 30 years (cognitive)
    He will be able to focus on the smaller details in picture books and pick herself out of a photo. He will have grown creative and will enjoy drawing, painting and role-play – it doesn’t matter that you can’t tell what her drawings are!
  • 30 to 36 months (physical)

    30 to 36 months (physical)
    -Climbs well-Runs easily-Pedals a tricycle (3-wheel bike)-Walks up and down stairs, one foot on each step
  • 30 to 36 months (cognitive)

    30 to 36 months (cognitive)
    -Copies a circle with pencil or crayon-Turns book pages one at a time-Builds towers of more than 6 blocks-Screws and unscrews jar lids or turns door handle