Toddler Development
Month 16 to 18
" What to expect from your 16 to 18 month old "

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Month 16

Most toddlers should be able to . . .

• Turn pages of a book when you read

• Gets attached to stuffed animal or other object

• Walk well

• Sing and like to sing

• Get upset when frustrated

Some toddlers will probably be able to . . .

• Walk backwards

• Start to climb and explore

• Help around the house

• Say up to 10 or 15 words

Some toddlers could possibly be able to . . .

• Become picky about certain foods

• Take off an article of clothing without help

• Separation anxiety lessens

• Dance to music

• Trot and prance around

Month 17

Most toddlers should be able to . . .

• Start to climb and explore

• Respond to simple directions

• Enjoy certain games

• Like to ride toys

Some toddlers will probably be able to . . .

• Say up to 10 or 15 words

• Become picky about certain foods

• Separation anxiety lessens

• Run well

• Uses certain words regularly

Some toddlers could possibly be able to . . .

• Talk more clearly

• Kick ball in forward direction

• Like to sort toys

• String more words together to make phrases or puts together pairs of words

• Brush teeth with help

Month 18

Most toddlers should be able to . . .

• Draw a scribble well

• Run well

• Become picky about certain foods

• Say at least 15 or 20 words

• Feed self with spoon

Some toddlers will probably be able to . . .

• String more words together to make phrases or puts together pairs of words

• Talk more clearly

• Brush teeth with help

• Take off an article of clothing alone

• Jump around

Some toddlers could possibly be able to . . .

• Take apart toys and sometimes puts them back together

• Show signs of potty training

• Climb out of crib and high chair

• Take off clothes

• Draw circles

• Understand two part directions

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