Here are some child development milestones:
18 months
Walks alone
Strings two words together in phrases
Brushes teeth with help
Stacks four blocks
Throws a ball overhand
Takes toys apart and puts them back together
19 months
Pulls toys behind when walking
Begins to run
Uses a spoon and fork
Throws a ball underhand
Points to picture or object when you call it by name
20 months
Draws a straight line
Takes off own clothes
Dumps an object in imitation, such as throwing garbage away
Stands on tiptoe
Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted
21 months
Kicks a ball
Walks up and down stairs holding on to support
Throws a ball overhand
Stacks six blocks
22 months
Follows two-step directions
Does simple puzzles
Draws a straight line
Names several body parts
Understands opposites
23 months
Names simple picture in a book
Uses 50 to 70 words
Opens doors
Sings simple tunes
Asks “why?”
24 months
Half of speech is understandable
Makes two- to three-word sentences
Arranges things in categories
Becomes attuned to gender differences
Learns to jump
Source: BabyCenter.com
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