Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Check out the full chart at BabyCenter.com

Child's Age

13 months
• Uses two words skillfully (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
• Initiates 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 ball
• Uses three words regularly
• Walks backward
• Scribbles with a crayon
• Runs
• Adopts "no" as his favorite word----SO glad we haven't hit this milestone yet!!
• "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 by himself

• Gets finicky about food
• Switches from two naps to one --In the process of :(

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 color, shape, or size
• Kicks ball forward

18 months
• Will "read" board 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 signs of toilet training readiness

I think my baby is growing up too fast :(

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