Toddler Milestones From one year onwards Don't worry if your baby doesn't manage some of these activities at the stated time. Some skills will be gained earlier than indicated and others may take a while to come. Your Child Health Record (Red Book) has some useful advice about possible developmental problems and what to look for. Of course, if you are concerned about your baby's development consult your health visitor or GP for advice. -
From 12 months -
Says first word -
Stands up alone -
Prefers certain toys and books -
Responds to certain requests like 'sit' -
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From 13 months -
Walks with one hand held -
Takes first steps -
Uses two or three words -
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From 14 months -
Crawls downstairs -
Follows a story -
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From 15 months -
Knows names of some parts of the body -
Kneels -
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From 16 months -
Uses around ten words -
Fetches objects from another room -
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From 17 months -
Uses around ten words -
Fetches objects from another room -
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From 18 months -
Walks upstairs -
Uses two word sentences -
Kicks a ball -
Imitates your actions -
Stacks six bricks -
Uses around fifty words -
Knows the names of some animals -
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From 2 years -
Opens doors and lids -
Helps you dress them -
Knows some colours -
Talks a lot -
Sings some nursery rhymes -
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From 2 1/2 years -
Jumps -
Rides a tricycle -
Throws and catches a ball -
Asks questions -
Talks to someone they know on the phone -
Counts to ten |