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Baby is born
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13-15 Months Physical Development
- May stand erect with only slight support
- Takes steps while holding onto parents hands
- Crawls forward and backward
- May climb stairs on hands and knees
- May climb out of crib, high chair, or stroller
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13-15 Months Cognitive Development
- Explores different features of objects as if studying them.
- Experiments with actions never tried before.
- Discovers ability to make things happen by own actions.
- Shows interest in new textures by rubbing fingers over surfaces.
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16-18 Months Physical Development
-May be able to walk sideways.
- Stands on either foot with support.
- Walks fast and stands stiffly.
- Squats down smoothly from standing position. -
16-18 Month Cognitive Development
-Gradually refines concepts.
-Remembers where objects belong.
-Has short attention span.
-Enjoys working with shapes on a form board. -
19-21 Months Physical Development
-Walks sideways and backward.
-Jumps forward and in place.
-Can kick large ball without stepping on it.
-Hangs from bar, grasping with hands. -
19-21 Months Cognitive Development
-Completes simple jigsaw puzzle of two or three pieces.
-Learns to distinguish different sounds and smells.
-Is interested in tiny things such as bugs.
-Can obtain familiar objects from different room when asked. -
22-24 Months Physical Development
-Walks sideways and backwards with ease.
-Bounces and sways in simple dancing movements.
-Jumps with both feet off the floor.
-Can throw ball into basket.
-Throws ball overhead instead of tossing. -
22-24 Months Cognitive Development
-Identifies familiar objects on tv screen.
-May distinguish between "one" and "many".
-May be able to recall what is lost and where it might be.
-Recognizes when picture in book is upside down. -
24-30 Months Physical Development
-Kicks ball forward.
-Plays on swings, ladders, and other playground equipment.
-Climbs on jungle gym with fair amount of ease.
-Climbs everywhere indoors. -
24-30 Months Cognitive Development
-Pretend play with others.
-Begin to match and sort shapes, pictures, and some colors.
-Become aware of the sequence of numbers, when spoken.
-Show an increased attention span. -
30-36 Months Physical Development
-Walks on a narrow beam, putting one foot in front of the other for a few steps.
-Climbs the ladder of a slide or other play equipment.
-Holds a pencil as if to print.
-Copies drawings of a cross, circles, dots, small lines, and swirls. -
30-36 Months Cognitive Development
-Tries to play act thoughts and ideas. For example, your toddler may pretend to be a dinosaur.
-Counts three objects.
-Matches and sorts similar pictures and objects.
-Enjoys creative movement.
