At two years of age your child is ready to be all grown up! At this age children begin to imitate behavior of others, especially adults and older children. Watch what you say, they’ll begin to repeat words they hear in conversation!
Child development milestones are some of the most exciting moments of raising a child. From the first time they smile, to the first steps they take, to the first words they speak; every moment creates an exhilarating rush of happiness to any mother or father.
During these child developmental stages parents are there to nurture every step of their child’s development. Following is a list of a child’s 2 Year Developmental Milestones. This list is based off of child development research found by CDC.gov, your online source for credible health information, and the official Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please note, every child develops at their own rate, so there is no reason to be alarmed if your child has not reached these stages yet.
Social
- Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children
- More aware of herself as separate from others
- More excited about company of other children
Emotional
- Demonstrates increasing independence
- Begins to show defiant behavior
- Separation anxiety increases toward midyear then fades
Cognitive
- Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers
- Begins to sort by shapes and colors
- Begins make-believe play
Language
- Points to object or picture when it’s named for him
- Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts
- Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months)
- Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)
- Uses 2- to 4-word sentences
- Follows simple instructions
- Repeats words overheard in conversation
Movement
- Walks alone
- Pulls toys behind her while walking
- Carries large toy or several toys while walking
- Begins to run
- Stands on tiptoe
- Kicks a ball
- Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted
- Walks up and down stairs holding on to support
Hand and Finger Skills
- Scribbles on his or her own
- Turns over container to pour out contents
- Builds tower of four blocks or more
- Might use one hand more often than the other
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