Development milestones for toddlers 15 to 18 months-old
You better have done your aerobic sessions for this period because you are gonna need them; your toddler is now walking and exploring everything in their path!
We know it is not easy and that you are exhausted most of the time but try to limit your toddler’s screen time and make sure the content is age appropriate, like our Tummy Time app.
Here is the full list of which milestones you can expect:
Social/Emotional Milestones
- Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by
- Points to show you something interesting
- Puts hands out for you to wash them
- Looks at a few pages in a book with you
- Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
- Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom
- Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car
- She recognizes everyday objects
- Points to get attention
- Pretends to feed her favourite stuffed animals
- Can point to a body part
- Can follow one-step commands without gestures
Language/Communication Milestones
- Tries to say three or more words besides “mama” or “dada”
- Follows one-step directions without any gestures, like giving you the toy when you say, “Give it to me.”
- Shakes his head “no.”
- Can say several single words.
- Points to show what he wants.
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
- Walks without holding on to anyone or anything
- Scribbles
- Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes
- Feeds himself with his fingers
- Tries to use a spoon
- Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help
- Can help undress himself
- May start walking up stairs
- Pulls toys while walking
Please keep in mind that this is not medical advice. These developmental milestones are what 75% of children are capable of at this age. If your child does not achieve these milestones at this time, please do not be alarmed. Remember that you know your child best and if you do feel there is something wrong please contact your medical professional.
CDC Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-18mo.html
UNICEF Source: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/your-toddlers-developmental-milestones-18-months
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