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baby's born
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13-15 month COGNITIVE
Words are growing in importance to your child around this age. At this age, pointing is polite! If imitation is a form of flattery, get ready to have your ego stroked as your child wants to copy everything you do. -
13-15 months PHYSICAL
Pulls to a stand and cruises furniture; can take objects in and out of containers; throws objects; helps get himself dressed; takes an interest in and makes eye contact with other babies. may walk unaided -
16-18 months PHYSICAL
Squats during play. Can say 10-20 words such as “all gone” and “more”. and can walk backwards. -
16-18 months COGNITIVE
Enjoys learning about cause and effect such as turning on a light or pressing a button on a toy to make a noise. Responds to simple requests. and also knows when loved ones are gone. -
19-21 months PHYSICAL
Likes rolling, throwing and perhaps even catching balls, both large and small, though he will find large ones easier to grasp. Tries to join in songs and can stacks small wooden blocks on top of each other to make a tower of perhaps five bricks. -
19-21 months COGNITIVE
baby is able to understand simple rules, although he may not always comply with them.Appreciates your company and makes an effort to engage your attention either through talk or play. baby begins to interact with other children but needs lot of basic social guidance. -
22-24 months PHYSICAL
Throws a ball overhand and kicks a ball forward at about 18 - 24 months and can usually jump in place by about 24 months -
22-24 months COGNITIVE
Helps to undress and put things away. Begins to say his or her own name and liostens to stories when shown pictures and can tell about immediate experiences by 24 months. -
24-30 months PHYSICAL
Walk upstairs and downstairs alone, placing both feet on one step.Toddler can now run without falling. And can copy drawing up and down and side to side and horizontal lines. -
24-30 months COGNITIVE
Pretend play with others. Begin to match and sort shapes, pictures, and some colours. Understand that things are different shapes and sizes. -
30-36 months PHYSICAL
Climbs the ladder of a slide or other play equipment. Holds a pencil as if to print, can copy drawings of a cross, circles, dots, small lines, and swirls. Cuts paper with small safety scissors. However, your toddler may not be able to cut along a line. -
30-36 months COGNITIVE
Make a plan before taking action. For example, your toddler may search for needed felt board pieces before playing. Notice changes in nature, such as a seed growing a sprout. Use words related to time, such as "sleep time."
