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Baby is born
baby is born -
24-30 months- physical development
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12-15 months- physical development
may stand alone without support for a short time. Toddlers may climb stairs on hands and knees. They can sit in small chair for a short time. -
12-15 months -cognitive development
experiments with actions never tried before. is able to fit round block into round hole and form board. may repeat sound without understanding the meaning of sounds. -
16-18 months- physical development
may be able to walk sideways. places round pegs in a peg board. may show hand preference in some activities. -
16-18 months- cognitive development
gradually refines concepts. begins to figure things out through thought processing. vocabulary increases to six to ten words. -
19-21 months- physical development
runs without falling often. jumps forward and in place. holds two objects in hand easily. -
19-21 months- cognitive development
progresses from simple imitation to imaginitive play. can remember familiar objects without seeing them. has vocabulary of about 20 words. -
22-24 months- physical development
holds crayons with thumb and finger. can open screw type closures. snips paper with scissors. -
22-24 months- cognitive development
has vocabulary of 50 or more words. is about to ask for things using simple words. imitates parents words and inflections. -
24-30 months- physical development
can remove wrapping from gum and candy. climbs everywhere. climbs jungle gym with fair amount of ease. -
24-30 months- cognitive development
becomes increasingly interested in children's tv shows. enjoys playing house and imitating family situations. can follow two-step commands. -
30-36 months- physical development
can zip and unzip things. can hold a pencil with thumb and forefingers. and can build a tower of 6-8 cubes. -
30-36 month- cognitive development
uses verbal commands. can say full name when asked.
