• Walks up steps
  • Speaks between 6 and 50 words
  • Refers to him/herself by name
  • Shows interest in caring for self
  • Builds a tower of two to four blocks
  • Points to one or more body parts when asked
  • Points out a pictures in a book
  • Removes some clothing

By the end of month 24 a child typically:

  • Jumps and runs well
  • Kicks and throws a ball
  • Goes up and down stairs by self
  • Builds tower using six blocks
  • Identifies two to four pictures in a book by pointing
  • Identifies one item in a book verbally
  • Speaks around 50 words (some variation is normal)
  • Can be understood half the time when speaking
  • Uses some two-word combinations
  • "Feeds" dolls
  • Identifies some body parts
  • May brush teeth (with help)
  • Puts on a piece of clothing

By the end of month 30 a child typically:

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