Toddler Milestones from 12 Months to 17 Months

Toddler Milestones From 12 Months

• Says first word
• Stands up alone
• Prefer certain toys and books
• Responds to certain requests like “Sit”

Toddler Milestones From 13 Months

• Stands alone
• Walks with one hand held
• Takes first steps
• can say two or three words
• Uses two words skillfully (e.g. “hi” and “bye”)
• Bends over and picks up objects

Toddler Milestones From 14 Months

• Follows a story
• Points to body parts when asked
• Pushes and pulls toys while walking
• Matches lids with appropriate containers (e.g. pots and cans)

Toddler Milestones From 15 Months

• Vocabulary increases up to five words
• Knows name of some parts of the body
• Plays with ball
• Can walk backwards
• Kneels

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Toddler Milestones From 16 Months

• Uses around ten words
• Fetches objects from another room
• Has temperature tantrums when frustrated
• Discover joys of climbing
• Gets finicky about food
• Switches from two naps to one

Toddler Milestones From 17 Months

• Enjoys pretend games
• Likes riding toys
• Dances to music
• Sorts toys by color, shape or size

Source: Your Child’s Early Years “A Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Progress” booklet from Wyeth