Developmental Milestones -1-2 years

The ages of one and two, means increased mobility, increased awareness of self and surroundings. A toddler has an overwhelming urge to explore new objects and new people. They now can recognize themselves in pictures or mirrors. They are imitating the behavior of others, especially adults and older children. Your child is becoming more independent and even showing some defiant behavior.

Developmental Milestones

•Walks alone
•Pulls toys behind while walking
•Carries large toy or several toys while walking
•Begins to run
•Stands on tiptoes
•Kicks a ball
•Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted
•Walks up and down stairs holding on to support
•Scribbles spontaneously
•Builds towers of four blocks or more
•Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts
•Says several single words (by fifteen to eighteen months)
•Uses simple phrases (by eighteen to twenty-four months)
•Demonstrates increasing independence
•Shows increasing episodes of separation anxiety toward midyear, that then will fade

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s development, please contact your pediatrician or for more information please visit the American Academy Pediatrics website

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