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Baby Is Born!
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Toddler Timeline
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13-15 Months Physical
May stand erect with only slight support
Cruises along furniture
Crawls forward & backward
Climbs on chairs, sofas, and tables
May climb out of crib, high chair, or stroller -
13-15 Months Cognitive
Notices actions of other children and adults.
Explores different features of objects, like studying them
Follows simple commands such as no, come, stop, and show me.
Babbles with expression
Ressponds to own name & comes when called -
16-18 Months Physical
Builds tower of 3 cubes
Pushes & pulls large toys around the floor
Squats down smoothly from standing position
Walks fast and runs stiffly
May turn knobs of radio and TV -
16-18 Months Cognitive
Remembers where objects belong
Short attention span
Can point yo own body parts on request
Imitates simple soundson request
Vocabulary increases to 6-10 words -
19-21 Months Physical
Walks sideways & backwards
Squats easily and plays
Jumps forward and in place
Loves to run, jump, & climb
Responds to music in rhythm -
19-21 Months Cognitive
Completes simple jigsaw puzzle of 2 or 3 pieces
Matches sounds to the animals that make them
Studies pictures in a book
Able to recognize shapes & colors
Uses speech to get desired results -
22-24 Months Physical
Alternates between standing and sitting easily
Holds crayon with thumb and fingers
Throws ball overhead instead of tossing
Walks with more coordination and assurance
Likes to play with modeling clay -
22-24 Months Cognitive
Follows simple directions
Listens to and enjoys simple stories
Vocabulary of 50 words
May be able to draw basic pictures and explain what they are
Identifies familiar objects on TV -
24-30 Months Physical
Plays on swings, ladders and other playground equipment
Can soap hands and arms easily
Can remove wrapping from candy and gum
Improves motor skills as torso lengthens and baby fat begins to disappear
Able to open doors and cabinets -
24-30 Months Cognitive
Uses two word sentences
Vocabulary starts at 200 words and increases to 500+
Able to use imagination and play make-believe games
Solves problems by imitating past actions
Recognizes familiar signs in environment -
30-36 Months Physical
Takes objects apart and put them back together
Walks on tiptoe
Enjoys games involving running
Likes to be in constant motion'
Jumps from any elevated object -
30-36 Months Cognitive
Uses symbolic reprensentation in make-believe play
Asks names of objects and repeats them
Uses personal pronouns correctly
Recognizes self in photographs
Reveals curiosity and continues to ask questions
