Toddler
Development in month 13
Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.
Motor milestones
- ●Walks with wide stance, increasingly stable
- ●Bends down to pick things up
- ●Puts small items in containers
- ●Removes simple clothing with help
Cognitive milestones
- ●Experiments with cause and effect
- ●Solves simple puzzles (2–3 pieces)
- ●Points to face parts on request
Social and emotional milestones
- ●Strong attachment to caregivers
- ●Tantrum phase begins (‘no!’)
- ●Imitates adult actions
Language milestones
- ●4–7 words active
- ●Understands simple two-word sentences
Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?
- ●Does not walk at all
- ●No imitative gestures
- ●Does not point
- ●Fewer than 2 words
Activity ideas
- ✓Simple puzzles with large pieces
- ✓Tidy the room together
- ✓Songs and finger plays
- ✓Let them turn pages of books
Common concerns and tips
The tantrum phase often begins now. Not a weakness of character but a healthy sign of developing autonomy.
Development varies. This information is based on WHO and CDC milestones but does not replace paediatric assessment. If in doubt, consult your paediatrician.
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