Remember that all children are individuals and develop at their own pace. This checklist should be used only to get a general sense for where your child is or where he is heading. If you have any concerns about your child's development, consult with your physician.
Physical Development
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Runs without falling
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Jumps up
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Takes off all clothes
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May put on shirt
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May balance on one foot for one second
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Often dislikes being confined; resists going into stroller or being carried
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Appetite decreases, less interest in eating
Intellectual Development
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Follows two-step verbal command
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Begins to distinguish items by number, color, size, texture
Social And Emotional Development
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Identifies friend by name
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Tests limits: yours, his, the environment's
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Still plays in parallel with other children, not socially interacting with them
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Mimics parental behavior
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Re-emergence of separation anxiety
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Assertive and independent
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Dawdles or resists being rushed
Language Development
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Names about six body parts
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Uses two-word sentences, with vocabulary of 50 or more words
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Repeats words others say
Dr. Bettye M. Caldwell Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics in Child Development and Education
Parenting advice is given as a suggestion only. We recommend you also consult your healthcare provider.