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Important Toddler Milestones

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Toddlers make huge and fast developments in all areas. There are a lot of changes going on physically, emotionally and intellectually in the child that it is not easy for parents to find out where their child is lacking. Read on to learn about important toddler milestones that you can work as development tracker for you.

When it comes to developmental milestones for toddlers, you will find that there are many twists and turns. It is quite natural for parents to miss those magical and cherish-able moments due to ignorance. In addition to major milestones like walking and talking your little one will win over several small milestones that many parents miss even to notice.

Physical Developments

Here are some of the important milestones in toddler’s physical development.

Throwing and Kicking –
As soon as you celebrate your child’s first birthday, he seems to show interest in various activities like throwing ball, kicking and running.
Dragging and Pulling –
Once your child feels confident about walking he will try to drag or push his toys and even other things that he finds himself capable of.
Climbing –
Climbing up on bed, desk and reachable places is full of fun for toddlers. In fact, climbing stairs becomes the favourite activity of a toddler between 12 to 24 months of age.
Squatting –
Between 12 to 18 months you will find that your child has started squatting. If not, you can show her how to bend knees and let her practice.
Running –
This is a milestone which usually a child covers between 18 to 24 months but some children take longer time also. This is because kids fall a lot when they run and so some fear falling while some take the risk. You can help your child by being by his side and playing with him.
Jumping –
Between the ages of 2 to 3 years kids learn how to jump from small elevated places.
Potty - Training –
This is one of the most important milestones that parents have to take care of. You should potty-train your child between 2 to 3 years that they do not need diapers anymore.

Intellectual and Emotional Milestones

Let us have a look at the intellectual and emotional milestones in a toddler’s development.

Reading

Most of the toddlers between the age of 1 and 3 years love to hear stories from elders. They get calmed down and even relax to sleep during story time. You can help your child look at story books and identify objects by seeing their pictures when you are telling him a story. Instead of telling you should read out the story. Also, a book tells exactly where and when the story will end. Above all, your child is developing reading skills by this.

Gain Independence

Once the toddler comes near or completes 18 months, he wants to do things on his own. You can allow him some time and let him do things on his own like dressing, undressing, putting on his shoes, taking off socks and so on. You can also include him in your household work and allow him to dust the furniture or put trash in dustbin.

Making Sentences

By the time your child crosses 18 months he will start combining words and making sentences. Help him by giving opportunities to speak and encourage him by praising him.

Starts Understanding

By the age of 2 years a child starts understanding your mood and start reacting as well. This is the time when his behaviour is taking its foundation. Have patience and help your child grow up in to an understanding person.

A toddler is continuously learning something or the other. Give your loving support and watch out for regression. However, little falling off is just a part of learning.

When do toddlers start walking? When do toddlers start talking? Which are the other physical, intellectual and emotional milestones in a toddler’s development? Discuss here.