Developmental milestones (12-24 months)
Twelve months (1 year)
- Walks along a low table or couch while holding on.
- Takes a few steps while holding you with one hand.
- Has a fine pincer grasp (thumb meets index finger exactly).
- Claps hands.
- Points at something she wants.
- Looks for an object that has fallen out of sight.
- Follows a simple command – if she’s in the mood! (e.g. “Give it to me!” or “Come with me!”)
- Walks independently, falling infrequently unless trying to run.
- Climbs on a low object like a chair or sofa.
- Kicks a large ball.
- Walks up stairs while holding a hand.
- Uses the tip of a crayon to mark paper.
- Turns pages in a board book alone.
- Gets food to her mouth with a spoon with quite a bit falling on the floor.
- Speaks a handful of words (5 to 10 words).
- Understands many of your sentences and words.
- Points to indicate her wants and needs.
- Copies your activities (e.g. wiping up a spill or brushing hair).
Twenty-four months (2 years)
- Runs fairly well, stopping without falling most times.
- Walks downstairs while holding a hand.
- Gets a spoon to her mouth without spilling much.
- Uses a turning motion to turn knobs, wind-up toys, or put lids on.
- Stacks several blocks.
- Uses two-word phrases that may be hard for strangers to understand.
- Pretend plays (e.g. rocks a doll to sleep).