The typical 18-month-old child will demonstrate certain physical and mental skills. These skills are called developmental milestones. Show
All children develop a little differently. If you are concerned about your child's development, talk to your child's health care provider. PHYSICAL AND MOTOR SKILL MARKERS The typical 18-month-old:
SENSORY AND COGNITIVE MARKERS The typical 18-month-old:
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Growth milestones for children - 18 months; Normal childhood growth milestones - 18 months; Childhood growth milestones - 18 months; Well child - 18 months American Academy of Pediatrics website. Recommendations for preventive pediatric health care. www.aap.org/en-us/Documents/periodicity_schedule.pdf. Updated March 2020. Accessed January 14, 2021. Carter RG, Feigelman S. The second year. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 23. Marcdante KJ, Kliegman RM. Normal development. In: Marcdante KJ, Kliegman RM, eds. Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 7. Updated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics for this content. Every child is different, and so is every parent’s experience; but experts have a clear idea about the range of normal development from birth to age 5 — and signs that a child might have a developmental delay. Below you’ll find milestones organized by period of development, and tips on when to contact a health professional about your concerns. Remember — there is no penalty for being cautious about your growing child, and if there is a problem acting early can make all the difference. Milestones at 1 MonthMovement Milestones
Visual and Hearing Milestones
Smell and Touch Milestones
Developmental Health WatchIf, during the second, third, or fourth weeks of your baby’s life, she shows any of the following signs of developmental delay, notify your pediatrician.
Milestones at 3 Months (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Movement Milestones
Visual and Hearing Milestones
Social and Emotional Milestones
Developmental Health WatchAlthough each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.
Milestones at 7 MonthsMovement Milestones
Visual Milestones
Language Milestones
Cognitive Milestones
Social and Emotional Milestones
Developmental Health WatchBecause each baby develops in his own particular manner, it’s impossible to tell exactly when or how your child will perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones listed in this book will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect, but don’t be alarmed if your own baby’s development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if your baby displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
Milestones at 1 YearMovement Milestones
Milestones In Hand and Finger Skills
Language Milestones
Cognitive Milestones
Social and Emotional Milestones
Developmental Health WatchEach baby develops in his own manner, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when your child will perfect a given skill. Although the developmental milestones listed in this book will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, don’t be alarmed if his development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician if your baby displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay in the eight-to twelve-month age range.
Milestones at 2 YearsMovement milestones
Language milestones
Cognitive milestones
Social and emotional milestones
Developmental health watchBecause each child develops at his own particular pace, it’s impossible to tell exactly when yours will perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if he takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if he displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
Milestones at 4 YearsMovement milestones
Milestones in hand and finger skills
Language milestones
Cognitive milestones
Social and emotional milestones
Developmental health watchBecause each child develops in his own particular manner, it’s impossible to tell exactly when or how he’ll perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones listed here will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if his development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
Milestones at 5 YearsMovement milestones
Milestones in hand and finger skills
Language milestones
Cognitive milestones
Social and emotional milestones
Developmental health watchBecause each child develops in her own particular manner, it’s impossible to predict exactly when or how your own preschooler will perfect a given skill. The developmental milestones listed here will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if her development takes a slightly different course. Alert your pediatrician, however, if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
This guide was last reviewed or updated on May 18, 2022. What should a 18 month old be doing developmentally?Your 18-month-old toddler is now walking and using basic words. At this age, children love to play and explore. They begin to show some independence and may play pretend and point at objects they want. They also begin to understand what things in the house are used for, such as a cup or spoon.
What is the cognitive development of a 18 month old?Thinking - Cognitive Development
Follows one-step directions without any gestures (sits when you say “sit”). Knows what common objects are for, such as a phone, brush or spoon. Points to get the attention of others. Shows interest in a stuffed animal or doll; plays pretend.
How many body parts should a 18 month old know?The naming of 2 body parts is normal for an 18 month old. Between 18 and 30 months the toddler should learn to identify 6 out of 8 body parts. Conjugate eye movements and the near reflex can be tested with an interesting object like a finger puppet. Facial movement is noted as the toddler smiles.
How old is a child at 18 months?Your Child's Development: 1.5 Years (18 Months)
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