Developmental milestones between 2.5 and 3 years

There is a significant development in your toddler’s cognitive capacity regarding understanding of causality.

Communication with you could have been good with you as parents before but at this age your toddler can communicate with other people and peers with getting their point across.

Here is a list of what to expect:

Social/Emotional Milestones

• Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at a childcare drop off
• Notices other children and joins them to play

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

• Draws a circle, when you show him how
• Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her

Language/Communication Milestones

• Talks with you in conversation using at least two back-and-forth exchanges
• Asks “who,” “what,” “where,” or “why” questions, like “Where is mommy/daddy?”
• Says what action is happening in a picture or book when asked, like “running,” “eating,” or “playing”
• Says first name, when asked
• Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

• Strings items together, like large beads or macaroni
• Puts on some clothes by himself, like loose pants or a jacket
• Uses a fork

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-3yr.html