Toddler Development

Understanding your toddler's growth and development milestones

Physical Development
Physical Development
How your toddler's body grows and develops motor skills
Cognitive Development
Cognitive Development
How your toddler thinks, learns, and solves problems
Language Development
Language Development
How your toddler communicates and understands language
Social-Emotional Development
Social-Emotional Development
How your toddler interacts with others and manages emotions

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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