How the time flies! Your baby is now 18 months old and well into his/her toddler stage. He/she will gain news skills every day from now on and you can’t believe how quickly your child is growing out of being a baby.

What milestones should they have experienced at this age? Let’s see together.

• Social Milestones

Points to show you something interesting

Looks at a few pages in a book with you

May have temper tantrums

• Communication Milestones

Can use 10-25 words

Follows one-step directions without any gestures

Tries to say several words

Shakes their head “no”

Repeats some words heard in a conversation

• Cognitive Milestones

Scribbles on their own

Plays with toys in a simple way

Recognizes everyday objects

Does a 3-piece puzzle

• Physical Development Milestones

Walks alone

May run or walk up stairs

Tries to use a spoon

Helps you dress or undress him/herself

Squats to pick up a toy