24-30 MONTHS - L U C Y & L I V

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24-30 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 24-30 MONTHS YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE ABLE TO...

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Begin to run
Climb on furniture without help
Try to kick a ball
Jump with both feet
Walk up stairs holding on
Hold pencils with thumb and fingers
Build towers of blocks
Help to get dressed

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT

Say numbers up to 10
Consistently use 2-3 word phrases
Say own name and age
Speak mostly clearly and understandable
Understand and follow unrelated directions
Talk to self during play
Name well known objects
Understand basic nouns and pronouns

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Turn head in response to being called
Point to objects of interest
Locate objects being asked for
Play with social toys with others
Enjoy new activities with others
Play happily in social situations
Explore varied environments
Show interest and awareness of social situations

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Find hidden items
Enjoy simple make-believe play
Sort objects by shape or color
Understand and name simple items
Play imaginatively with toys
Complete rhymes in familiar books
Participate in turn-taking
Understand common dangers

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notice and cry when hurt
Calm down quicker
Begin to follow routines
Act more confident in new situations when with trusted person
Have small tantrums
May be afraid of strangers but will show affection to familiar people
Enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells
Not be upset when away from parents but with familiar people

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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