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Development in month 15

Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.

Motor milestones

  • Runs with small steps
  • Holds crayon, makes first marks
  • Throws and catches ball (imprecise)
  • Self-feeds with spoon

Cognitive milestones

  • Points to named body parts
  • Understands 50–75 words passively
  • Follows simple one-word instructions

Social and emotional milestones

  • Role play with dolls or plushies
  • Clear preferences and dislikes
  • Brings objects to parents

Language milestones

  • 10–15 words active
  • First two-word combos (‘mama there’)

Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?

  • Not walking
  • No vocabulary growth
  • No two-word combos by 24 months
  • Ignores family

Activity ideas

  • Crayons and large paper
  • Simple shape sorters
  • Music instruments (drum, triangle)
  • Role play with plushies

Common concerns and tips

U6 check-up usually done by month 10–12; next U7 from month 21–24. Between check-ups: ask when to worry.

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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