[HM:247968] Kids Activities Tracking - Good for parents

	Most of the kids can do	Half of the kids can do	A rare kids can do
1 month	• Lifts head when lying on tummy	• Follows objects briefly with eyes	• Smiles, laughs
	• Responds to sound	• Vocalizes: oohs and aahs	• Holds head at 45-degree angle
	• Stares at faces	• Can see black-and-white patterns
2 months	• Vocalizes: gurgles and coos	• Smiles, laughs	• Holds head steady
	• Follows objects across field of vision	• Holds head at 45-degree angle	• Can bear weight on legs
	• Notices his hands	• Makes smoother movements	• Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
	• Holds head up for short periods
3 months	• Recognizes your face and scent	• Squeals, gurgles, coos	• Rolls over, from tummy to back
	• Holds head steady	• Blows bubbles	• Turns toward loud sounds
	• Visually tracks moving objects	• Recognizes your voice	• Can bring hands together, bats at toys
		• Does mini-pushup
4 months	• Smiles, laughs	• Can grasp a toy	• Imitates sounds: "baba," "dada"
	• Can bear weight on legs	• Rolls over, from tummy to back	• Cuts first tooth
	• Coos when you talk to him		• May be ready for solid foods
5 months	• Distinguishes between bold colors	• Recognizes own name	• Sits momentarily without support
	• Plays with his hands and feet	• Turns toward new sounds	• Mouths objects
		• Rolls over in both directions	• Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	• Turns toward sounds and voices	• Is ready for solid foods	• Lunges forward or starts crawling
	• Imitates sounds	• Sits without support	• Jabbers or combines syllables
	• Rolls over in both directions	• Mouths objects	• Drags objects toward himself
		• Passes objects from hand to hand
7 months	• Sits without support	• Lunges forward or starts crawling	• Waves goodbye
	• Drags objects toward herself	• Jabbers or combines syllables	• Stands while holding onto something
		• Starts to experience stranger anxiety	• Bangs objects together
			• Begins to understand object permanence
8 months	• Says "mama" and "dada" to both parents (isn't specific)	• Stands while holding onto something	• Pulls self to standing, cruises
	• Passes objects from hand to hand	• Crawls	• Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp
		• Points at objects	• Indicates wants with gestures
		• Searches for hidden objects
9 months	• Stands while holding onto something	• Cruises while holding onto furniture	• Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo
	• Jabbers or combines syllables	• Drinks from a sippy cup	• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent
	• Understands object permanence	• Eats with fingers
		• Bangs objects together
10 months	• Waves goodbye	• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent	• Stands alone for a couple of seconds
	• Picks things up with pincer grasp	• Indicates wants with gestures	• Puts objects into a container
	• Crawls well, with belly off the ground
11 months	• Says "mama" and "dada" to the correct parent	• Understands "no" and simple instructions	• Says one word besides "mama" and "dada"
	• Plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo	• Puts objects into a container	• Stoops from standing position
	• Stands alone for a couple of seconds
	• Cruises
12 months	• Imitates others' activities	• Takes a few steps	• Walks alone
	• Indicates wants with gestures	• Says one word besides "mama" and "dada"	• Scribbles with a crayon
			• Says two words besides "mama" and "dada"
13 months	• Uses two words skillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye")	• Enjoys gazing at his reflection	• Combines words and gestures to make needs known
	• Bends over and picks up an object	• Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him	• Rolls a ball back and forth
14 months	• Eats with fingers	• Toddles well	• Uses a spoon or fork
	• Empties containers of contents	• Initiates games	• Matches lids with appropriate containers
	• Imitates others	• Points to one body part when asked	• Pushes and pulls toys while walking
		• Responds to instructions (e.g., "give me a kiss")
15 months	• Plays with ball	• Scribbles with a crayon	• "Helps" around the house
	• Uses three words regularly	• Runs	• Puts his fingers to his mouth and says "shhh"
	• Walks backward	• Adopts "no" as his favorite word
16 months	• Turns the pages of a book	• Discovers the joy of climbing	• Takes off one piece of clothing by himself
	• Has temper tantrums when frustrated	• Stacks three blocks	• Gets finicky about food
	• Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object	• Uses spoon or fork	• Switches from two naps to one
		• Learns the correct way to use common objects (e.g., the telephone)
17 months	• Uses six words regularly	• Feeds doll	• Dances to music
	• Enjoys pretend games	• Speaks more clearly	• Sorts toys by color, shape, or size
	• Likes riding toys	• Throws a ball underhand	• Kicks ball forward
18 months	• Will "read" board books on his own	• Strings two words together in phrases	• Throws a ball overhand
	• Scribbles well	• Brushes teeth with help	• Takes toys apart and puts them back together
		• Stacks four blocks	• Shows signs of toilet training readiness
19 months	• Uses a spoon and fork	• Understands as many as 200 words	• Washes and dries own hands with help
	• Runs	• Recognizes when something is wrong (e.g., calling a dog a cat)	• Points to picture or object when you call it by name
	• Throws a ball underhand		• May know when she needs to pee
	• Enjoys helping around the house
20 months	• Feeds doll	• Learns words at a rate of ten or more a day	• May start exploring genitals
	• Takes off own clothes	• Can walk up stairs (but probably not down)	• Draws a straight line
	• Dumps an object in imitation, such as throwing garbage away		• Names several body parts
21 months	• Can walk up stairs	• Throws a ball overhand	• Names simple picture in a book
	• Able to set simple goals (e.g., deciding to put a toy in a certain place)	• Kicks ball forward	• Can walk down stairs
		• Stacks six blocks
22 months	• Kicks ball forward	• Does simple puzzles	• Puts on loose-fitting clothes
	• Follows two-step requests (e.g., "Get your doll and bring it here")	• Draws a straight line	• Might be ready for a big bed
		• Names several body parts	• Understands opposites (e.g., tall vs. short)
23 months	• Names simple picture in a book	• Opens doors	• Talks about self (likes, dislikes)
	• Uses 50 to 70 words	• Sings simple tunes	• Asks "why?"
		• Takes more of an interest in playing with other kids
24 months	• Names at least six body parts	• Talks about self	• Begins to understand abstract concepts (e.g., sooner and later)
	• Half of speech is understandable	• Arranges things in categories	• Becomes attuned to gender differences
	• Makes two- to three-word sentences	• Can walk down stairs	• Learns to jump
25 and 26 months	• Stacks six blocks	• Uses pronouns (e.g., I, me, you)	• Speaks clearly most of the time
	• Walks with smooth heel-to-toe motion	• Washes and dries own hands	• Draws a vertical line
27 and 28 months	• Jumps with both feet	• Understands descriptions (e.g., big, soft)	• Starts to recognize ABCs
	• Opens doors	• Draws a vertical line	• Balances on one foot
29 and 30 months	• Brushes teeth with help	• Draws a circle	• Puts on a T-shirt
	• Washes and dries own hands	• Balances on one foot	• Names one color
	• Draws a vertical line		• Names one friend
31 and 32 months	• Recites own name	• Puts on a T-shirt	• Uses two adjectives
	• Draws a circle	• Balances on each foot for a second	• Draws a cross
		• Recognizes ABCs	• Points to objects described by use
		• Brushes teeth by herself
33 and 34 months	• Names one color	• Alternates feet going up and down stairs	• Is toilet trained during the day
	• Names one friend	• Uses prepositions (e.g., on, in, over)	• Wiggles thumb
	• Carries on a simple conversation	• Speaks clearly most of the time (75 percent can be understood)	• Expresses a wide range of emotions
		• Stacks eight blocks	• Draws a stick figure
35 and 36 months	• Describes how two objects are used	• Hops and skips	• Balances on each foot for three seconds
	• Uses three to four words in a sentence	• Follows a two- or three-part command	• Gets dressed without help
	• Names two actions (e.g., skipping, jumping)	• Separates fairly easily from parents
		• Rides a tricycle

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