From 18 to 24 Months

From 18 to 24 months:

· Throws a ball

· Points to several body parts

· Understands the names of objects

· Stacks 4 to 6 blocks

· Runs

· Names objects or pictures in a book

· Enjoys playing with other children

· Enjoys shape sorters and nesting cups

From 24 to 36 months:

· Plays “make believe” with toys

· Names lots of pictures and actions

· Jumps

· Draws lines and circles with a crayon

· Undresses self

· Helps put things away

· Matches colors

· Matches shapes

· Uses 2 to 3 word sentences

· Enjoys looking at books independently

· Understands concepts such as big and little

· Walks up and down stairs well

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN CHILDREN

FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD

The above checklist should be used as a guideline only. If you have concerns about your child’s development, Early Intervention Services are available in your community. Early Intervention provides in home assessments, services and supports for at risk and developmentally delayed children. In Allegheny County if your child is between birth and 3 years of age, contact The Alliance for Infants & Toddlers, Inc. at 412-885-6000. All others can locate resources by contacting the Pennsylvania Connect Service at 1-800-692-7288.

From 12 to 18 months:

· Stacks 2 to 3 blocks

· Drinks from a cup independently

· Pulls a toy by the string

· Looks at pictures in a book

· Walks independently

· Points to body parts

· Imitates words or sounds

· Has a few single words

· Gives hugs and kisses

· Likes to scribble with a crayon

From 2 to 6 months:

· Holds head steady when in supported sitting

· Rolls from tummy to back

· Follows a moving object with eyes in

all directions

· Holds a rattle with either hand

· Reaches toward toys

· Plays with hands or feet

· Turns to a sound or voice

· Enjoys mouthing toys

· Laughs out loud

· Coos and squeals

· Loves to play peek a boo

· Has some fear of strangers

From 6 to 12 months:

· Rolls from back to stomach

· Sits without support

· Babbles (ba-ba, ma-ma)

· Bangs toys on a surface

· Drops or throws toys

· Bangs two toys together to make noise

· Crawls

· Pulls to stand

· Imitates actions (bye-bye)

· Begins to finger feed soft foods

· Takes toys out of a container

· Enjoys games (pat a cake)

From birth to 2 months:

· Lifts head when on tummy

· Focuses on a face briefly

· Looks at colorful toys and objects

· Follows a slowly moving object with eyes

· Enjoys moving arms and legs

· Tries to bat at a toy

· Responds to sounds and voices

· Smiles when someone approaches