Baby's Developmental Milestones: 24 Months
Aug 14 , 2024
By
the time a baby reaches 24 months, they are undergoing rapid development in
various areas. Let's explore some of the common milestones in social,
communication, cognitive, and physical development.
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Increased
independence: They may show a desire to do things on their own and may
resist help.
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Parallel play:
Children of this age often play alongside other children without directly
interacting.
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Understanding of
simple rules: They begin to understand and follow simple rules, such as
not touching certain objects.
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Showing affection:
They express affection for loved ones through hugs, kisses, and other
physical gestures.
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Using two-word
sentences: They may start combining words to form simple sentences like
"want milk" or "go park."
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Following simple
instructions: They can follow simple instructions involving two or three
steps.
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Understanding more
complex questions: They can understand and respond to more complex
questions like "Where is your shoe?"
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Using pronouns: They
begin to use pronouns like "I," "you," and
"me" correctly.
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Pretend play: They
engage in imaginative play, such as pretending to be animals or using
objects to represent other things.
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Problem-solving: They
begin to solve simple problems and understand cause-and-effect
relationships.
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Memory: They can
remember past events and people.
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Sorting and
categorizing objects: They may enjoy sorting objects by color, shape, or
size.
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Physical
Development Milestones
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Running and jumping:
They can run and jump with more coordination.
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Climbing: They can
climb on furniture and play structures.
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Kicking a ball: They
can kick a ball with some accuracy.
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Using utensils: They
can use a spoon and fork to feed themselves.