Toddler growth and development

Uses fingers to feed self

15 months

Attempts to use things correctly (phone, book, etc.)

15 months

Walks independently

15 months

Understands 100-150 words

15 months

Follows one-step command without gestures

15 months

Repeats words

15 months

Babbles in what sounds like sentences

15 months

Asks for things by pointing

15 months

Hugs parents

15 months

May have a security object

15 months

Mimics other children when playing

15 months

Claps hands when excited

15 months

Masters reaching grasping/releasing/ stacks of blocks

18 months

Turns book pages

18 months

Removes shoes

18 months

Stacks 3-4 blocks

18 months

Climbs stairs with assistance

18 months

Pulls toys while walking

18 months

Jumps in place with both feet

18 months

Pulls/pushes toys

18 months

Climbs on and down from furniture without assistance

18 months

Drinks from lidless cups

18 months

Speaks 50 words

18 months

Uses names of familiar objects

18 months

Understands 200 words

18 months

Looks at adult if something new happens

18 months

May have temper tantrums

18 months

Begins to indicate if diapers are wet

18 months

Plays simple pretend games

18 months

Mimics household chore

18 months

Assists with getting dressed

18 months

Builds tower of 6-7 blocks

24 months

Right or left hand dominant

24 months

Imitates circular and vertical strokes on paper

24 months

Scribbles/paints

24 months

Starting to turn knobs

24 months

Puts round pegs into holes

24 months

Holds something in one hand while using other hand

24 months

Runs

24 months

Kicks a ball

24 months

Can stand on tiptoes

24 months

Carries several toys or one large toy while walking

24 months

Walks up and down stairs (both feet on each step)

24 months

Speaks in 2-3 word sentences ("want cookie")

24 months

Points to 2+ named body parts

24 months

Points to pictures in books

24 months

Begins to use "my" or "mine"

24 months

Imitates others behaviors

24 months

Likes to be around other children

24 months

Shows defiance

24 months

Shows more independence

24 months

Likes to talk about what is happening

24 months

Undresses self

30 months

Builds tower of 6+ blocks

30 months

Screws/unscrews lids/bolts

30 months

Turns book pages 1 at a time

30 months

Jumps off the ground both feet

30 months

Knows at least one color

30 months

Speaks with 2 or more words and a verb

30 months

Identifies objects in book when asked

30 months

Uses pretend play

30 months

Follows simple routines when asked

30 months