Toddler Development
Understanding your toddler's growth and development milestones
Developmental Milestones
Key milestones to watch for as your toddler grows
Physical Development
- Walks alone
- May walk up steps
- Drinks from a cup
- Eats with a spoon
Cognitive Development
- Follows 1-step verbal commands
- Points to objects when named
- Knows what ordinary objects are for
- Explores objects in different ways
Language Development
- Says several single words
- Says 'no' and shakes head
- Points to show someone what they want
- Points to things when asked
Social-Emotional Development
- Plays simple pretend
- May have temper tantrums
- May be afraid of strangers
- Shows affection to familiar people
Common Questions
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