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

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