Toddler
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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