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Child Development Tracker

Children grow in unique ways: The child who sits up weeks before her peers might be the last to learn to crawl. Or the 18-month-old who still grunts and gestures suddenly starts communicating in phrases at 2 years.

Use this chart to gain insight into what you're observing in your child today, and what you can look forward to in the months ahead.

Age	Mastered Skills	Emerging Skills	Advanced Skills
1 month	Lifts head when lying on tummy Responds to sounds Stares at faces	Follows objects briefly with eyes Vocalises: oohs and aahs Can see black-and-white patterns	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle
2 months	Vocalises: gurgles and coos Follows objects across field of vision Notices his hands Holds head up for short periods	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle Makes smoother movements	Holds head steadily Can bear weight on legs Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini push-up)
3 months	Recognises your face and scent Holds head steadily Visually tracks moving objects	Squeals, gurgles and coos Blows bubbles Recognises your voice Does mini push-ups	Rolls over, from tummy to back Turns toward loud sounds Can bring hands together, bats at toys
4 months	Smiles, laughs Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him	Can grasp a toy Rolls over, from tummy to back	Imitates sounds: “baba”, “dada” Cuts first tooth May be ready for solid food
5 months	Distinguishes between bold colours Plays with his hands and feet	Recognises own name Turns toward new sounds • Rolls over in both directions	Sits momentarily without support Mouths objects Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	Turns toward sounds and voices Imitates sounds Rolls over in both directions	Is ready for solid food Sits without support Mouths objects Passes objects from hand to hand	Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers and combines syllables Drags objects toward himself
7 months	Sits without support Drags objects toward herself	Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Starts to experience stranger anxiety	Waves goodbye Stands while holding onto something Bangs objects together Begins to understand object permanence
8 months	Says “mama” and “dada” to both parents (isn’t specific) Passes objects from hand to hand	Stands while holding on to something Crawls Points at objects Searches for hidden objects	Pulls self to standing position, cruises Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp Indicates wants with gestures
9 months	Stands while holding on to something Jabbers and combines syllables Understands object permanence	Cruises while holding onto furniture Drinks from a sippy cup Eats with fingers Bangs objects together	Plays peek-a-boo Says “mama” and “dada” to the correct parent
10 months	Waves goodbye Pick things up with pincer grasp Crawls well, with belly off the ground	Says “mama” and “dada” to correct parent Indicates wants with gestures	Stands alone for a few seconds Puts objects into a container
11 months	Says “mama” and “dada” to correct parent Plays “peek-a-boo” Stands alone for a couple of seconds Cruises	Understands “no” and simple instructions Puts objects into a container	Says one word besides “mama” and “dad” Stoops from standing position
12 months	Imitates others Indicates wants with gestures	Takes a few steps Says one word besides “mama” and “dada”	Walks alone Scribbles with crayon Says two words besides “mama” and “dada”
13 months	Uses two words skilfully e.g. “hi” and “bye” Bends over and picks up an object	Enjoys gazing at his reflection Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him	Combines words and gestures to make needs known Rolls a ball back and forth
14 months	Eats with fingers Empties containers of contents Imitates others	Toddles well Imitates games Points to one body part when asked Responds to instructions e.g. give me a kiss	Uses a spoon or fork Matches lids with appropriate containers Pushes and pulls toys while walking
15 months	Plays with balls Uses three words regularly Walks backward	Scribbles with crayon Runs Adopts “no” as his favourite word	“Helps” around the house Puts his fingers to his mouth and says, “shhh”
16 months	Turns the pages of a book Has temper tantrums when frustrated Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object	Discovers the joy of climbing Stacks three blocks Uses spoon or fork Learns the correct way to use common objects e.g. the telephone	Takes off one piece of clothing himself Gets finicky about food Switches from two naps to one
17 months	Uses six words regularly Enjoys pretend games Likes riding toys	Feeds doll Speaks more clearly Throws a ball underhand	Dances to music Sorts toys by colour, shape, or size Kicks ball forward
18 months	Will “read” books on his own Scribbles well	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 Shows sig of toilet training readiness
19 months	Uses a spoon and fork Runs Throws a ball underhand Enjoys helping around the house	Understands as many as 200 words Recognises when something is wrong e.g. calling a dog a cat	Washes and dries own hands with help Points to picture or object when you call it by name May know when she needs to pee
20 months	Feeds dolls Takes off own clothes Dumps an object in imitation e.g. throwing garbage	Learns words at a rate of ten or more a day Can walk up stairs (but probably not down)	May start exploring genitals Draws a straight line Names several body parts
21 months	Can walk up stairs Able to set simple goals e.g. decide to put a toy in a certain place	Throws a ball overhand Kicks ball forward Stacks six blocks	Names simple pictures on a book Can walk down stairs
22 months	Kicks ball forward Follows 2-step requests e.g. get your doll and bring it here	Does simple puzzles Draws a straight line Names several body parts	Puts on loose-fitting clothes Might be ready for a big bed Understand opposites e.g. tall vs short
23 months	Names simple pictures in a book Uses 50 to 70 words	Opens doors Sings simple tunes Takes more interest in playing with other kids	Talks about self (likes, dislikes) Asks “why?”
24 months	Names at least six body parts Half of speech is understandable Makes two- to three-word sentences	Talks about self Arranges things in categories Can walk down stairs	Begins to understand abstract concepts e.g. sooner and later Becomes attuned to gender differences Learns to jump
25-26 months	Stacks six blocks Walks with smooth heel-to-toe motion	Uses pronouns e.g. I, me, you Washes and dries own hands	Speaks clearly most of the time Draws a vertical line
27-28 months	Jumps with both feet Opens doors	Understands descriptions e.g. big, soft, etc. Draws a vertical line	Starts to recognise ABCs Balances on one foot
29-30 months	Brushes teeth with help Washes and dries own hands Draws a vertical line	Draws a circle Balances on one foot	Puts on a T-shirt Names one colour Names one friend
31-32 months	Recites own name Draws a circle	Puts on a T-shirt Balances on each foot for a second Recognises ABCs Brushes teeth by herself	Uses two adjectives Draws a cross Points to objects described by use
33-34 months	Names one colour Names one friend Carries on a simple conversation	Alternate feet going up and down stairs Uses prepositions e.g. on, in, over Speaks clearly most of the time (75% can be understood) Stacks eight blocks	Is toilet trained during the day Wiggles thumb Expresses a wide range of emotions Draws a stick figure
35-36 months	Describes how two objects are used Uses three to four words in a sentence Names two actions e.g. skipping, jumping	Hops and skips Follows a two- or three- part command Separates fairly easily from parents Rides a tricycle	Balances on each foot for three seconds Gets dressed without help

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