12-18 MONTHS

LEARN / TODDLER DEVELOPMENT / 12-18 MONTHS

YOUR TODDLER WILL DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN PACE AND MAY TAKE LONGER THAN OTHERS. USE OUR GUIDELINES BELOW TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT YOUR BABIES DEVELOPMENT

BETWEEN 12-18 MONTHS YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE ABLE TO...

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Hold bottle or cup without help
Eat independently
Move in different ways including bending down, crawling, climbing
Use finger and thumb to hold things
Walk independently and rarely fall
Maintain balance sitting or standing while using hands to explore toys
Help with getting dressed/undressed
Stack objects on top of each other

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT

Produce speech-like babbling
Enjoy nursery rhymes and join in
Obey simple commands
Raise hands to be picked up
Copy and use a small variety of words
Understand simple words
Combine sounds and gesture
Respond to simple questions

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Interact with and copy others
Maintain eye contact with others
Turn head in response to name being called
Enjoy playing with others
Point to objects of interest
Clap hands in response to social play
Play with a variety of toys and textures
Explore the environment when placed on the floor

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Scribble with crayon or pencil
Point to a few body parts
Enjoy books, stories and songs
Know common objects and their use
Point to get the attention of others
Use pretend and imaginative play
Follow basic directions and instructions
Enjoy a wide variety of textures, noise, and smells

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Be happy when not hungry or tired
Not startle from everyday sounds
Understand routines and not get upset
Show feelings such as fear affection, frustration, excitement
Self soothe when upset
Notice when hurt and cry
Transition from different environments and activities

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IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CHILD IS NOT MEETING THE MILESTONES FOR THEIR AGE OR IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT

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