Toddler
Development in month 23
Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.
Motor milestones
- ●Climbs ladders with support
- ●Draws round circles and lines
- ●Puts on socks
- ●Jumps from low steps
Cognitive milestones
- ●Understands time concepts (now, later)
- ●Recognises familiar people in photos
- ●Sorts by two attributes
Social and emotional milestones
- ●Plays longer with other children
- ●First rule compliance
- ●Wants to be part of family activities
Language milestones
- ●200–250 words active
- ●Three-word sentences frequent
Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?
- ●Fewer than 50 words
- ●No two-word sentences
- ●No interaction with children
- ●Shows no play plan
Activity ideas
- ✓Attend first children’s birthdays
- ✓More complex role play
- ✓Books with longer stories
- ✓Prepare simple meals together
Common concerns and tips
Second birthday approaches. U7 should take place, language development evaluated. If in doubt: request speech therapy early — earlier is always better.
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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