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Toddler Milestones

Toddler milestones focus on rapid language growth, stronger coordination, imaginative play, social learning, and growing independence.

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Keepsies offers pre-made developmental milestone lists by age, plus the flexibility to add custom milestones that matter most to your family.

Track pre-made developmental milestones on Keepsies:

Physical & Motor Milestones

Walks, runs, and climbs with increasing confidenceKicks or throws a ballWalks up and down stairs with supportStacks several blocks into a small towerScribbles and begins making simple marks on paperTurns pages in a bookUses a spoon and begins using a forkHelps with simple tasks like putting toys away

Sensory & Cognitive Milestones

Explores how objects work by opening, stacking, or fitting pieces togetherSolves simple problems through trial and errorSorts shapes, colors, or objectsRecognizes familiar people, places, and objectsUnderstands simple routines and daily activitiesBegins simple pretend play (feeding a doll, talking on a toy phone)

Social & Emotional Milestones

Shows a wide range of emotionsEnjoys playing near other children (parallel play)Seeks comfort and reassurance from caregiversBegins expressing independence and preferencesMay show frustration during difficult tasksShows excitement when learning new skills

Communication Milestones

Vocabulary grows rapidlyUses two-word phrases (like "more milk" or "go outside")Points to objects in books when namedFollows simple instructionsUses gestures and words to communicate needsImitates words, sounds, and actions from others

Frequently asked questions

What milestones do toddlers typically reach?

Toddlers learn to walk, run, and climb with confidence, kick or throw a ball, stack blocks, scribble, sort shapes and colors, and begin simple pretend play. Vocabulary grows rapidly, moving from single words to two-word phrases like “more milk.”

When do toddlers start speaking in two-word phrases?

Two-word phrases like “more milk” or “go outside” typically appear during the toddler years, as vocabulary grows rapidly and toddlers combine gestures with words to communicate.

How can I track my toddler's milestones?

The Keepsies app is a free memory journal for iOS and Android with pre-made milestone lists for every age, from a baby's first smile through the school years. You can check off milestones, add photos and notes, and keep every moment dated and saved forever.

Download Keepsies and start saving milestones today

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