--- {"type":"list","title":"The Ultimate Developmental Milestone Checklist for Toddlers","listId":84844,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers","visibleItemTotal":72,"creator":{"id":"MomHacks","name":"MomHacks","url":"https://listium.com/@MomHacks"},"stats":{"views":1221,"likes":0,"followers":0},"category":"family & parenting / babies & toddlers","publishedAt":"2023-04-17T12:37:14.026Z","updatedAt":"2023-04-17T12:37:14.026Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Category","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":3,"name":"Checked","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"},{"id":4,"name":"Parent Comments","type":"Text","format":"long"}]} --- # The Ultimate Developmental Milestone Checklist for Toddlers By [@MomHacks](https://listium.com/@MomHacks) 1221 views · 0 likes · 0 followers Published 17 April 2023 · Updated 17 April 2023 Category: family & parenting / babies & toddlers This is an updated version of the original list by \[Emily Wright\](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2599/developmental-checklist-for-two-year-olds), with the ability to create a spin off, check and even add your own notes. Feel free to create your own copy and check the items! Leave also any suggestions you may have on how this list can be improved! ## Items ### 1. [Refers to Self by Name](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/0/refers-to-self-by-name) Item ID: `0` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 2. [Recognizes and Points to Common Objects when asked](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/1/recognizes-and-points-to-common-objects-when-asked) Item ID: `1` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 3. [Knows the name of atleast one colour](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/2/knows-the-name-of-atleast-one-colour) Item ID: `2` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 4. [Matches two colour samples](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/3/matches-two-colour-samples) Item ID: `3` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 5. [Understands and points to little and big objects](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/4/understands-and-points-to-little-and-big-objects) Item ID: `4` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 6. [Imitates the actions of adults](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/5/imitates-the-actions-of-adults) Item ID: `5` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 7. [Imitates play or activites of other children](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/6/imitates-play-or-activites-of-other-children) Item ID: `6` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 8. [When named points to atleast six body parts](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/7/when-named-points-to-atleast-six-body-parts) Item ID: `7` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 9. [Enjoys watching TV and looking at books](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/8/enjoys-watching-tv-and-looking-at-books) Item ID: `8` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 10. [Understands concept of "one' and "two"](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/9/understands-concept-of-one-and-two) Item ID: `9` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 11. [Starts to notice differences between safe and unsafe environment](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/10/starts-to-notice-differences-between-safe-and-unsafe-environment) Item ID: `10` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 12. [Anticipates consequences (Fire will burn)](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/11/anticipates-consequences-fire-will-burn) Item ID: `11` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 13. [Indentifies 'boy' and 'girl'](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/12/indentifies-boy-and-girl) Item ID: `12` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 14. [Begins to develop senses of touch, smell, taste, and hearing](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/13/begins-to-develop-senses-of-touch-smell-taste-and-hearing) Item ID: `13` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 15. [Begins to place large puzzle pieces in appropriate slots](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/14/begins-to-place-large-puzzle-pieces-in-appropriate-slots) Item ID: `14` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 16. [Enjoys simple symbolic play (pretending)](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/15/enjoys-simple-symbolic-play-pretending) Item ID: `15` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 17. [Places objects 'on', 'in', 'beside' or 'under'](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/16/places-objects-on-in-beside-or-under) Item ID: `16` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 18. [Identifies self in mirror](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/17/identifies-self-in-mirror) Item ID: `17` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 19. [Begins to understand 'hot' and 'cold'](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/18/begins-to-understand-hot-and-cold) Item ID: `18` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 20. [Begins to understand 'wet' and 'dry'](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/19/begins-to-understand-wet-and-dry) Item ID: `19` - Category: Cognitive Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 21. [Sings or repeats parts of nursery rhymes and songs ](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/20/sings-or-repeats-parts-of-nursery-rhymes-and-songs-) Item ID: `20` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 22. [Follows simple command or directions](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/21/follows-simple-command-or-directions) Item ID: `21` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 23. [Says Name when asked](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/22/says-name-when-asked) Item ID: `22` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 24. [Verbalizes Wants ("Want Water")](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/23/verbalizes-wants-want-water) Item ID: `23` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 25. [Describes what happened in two or three words](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/24/describes-what-happened-in-two-or-three-words) Item ID: `24` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 26. [Explains "no" in two words](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/25/explains-no-in-two-words) Item ID: `25` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 27. [Uses Pronuouns](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/26/uses-pronuouns) Item ID: `26` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 28. [Uses Plural words](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/27/uses-plural-words) Item ID: `27` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 29. [Asks Questions](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/28/asks-questions) Item ID: `28` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 30. [Listens to Songs and Rhymes](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/29/listens-to-songs-and-rhymes) Item ID: `29` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 31. [Names common objects in pictures](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/30/names-common-objects-in-pictures) Item ID: `30` - Category: Language Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 32. [Puts on and removes coat unassisted](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/31/puts-on-and-removes-coat-unassisted) Item ID: `31` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 33. [Helps to put away things](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/32/helps-to-put-away-things) Item ID: `32` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 34. [Lifts and drinks from a cup or glass and again puts it on table](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/33/lifts-and-drinks-from-a-cup-or-glass-and-again-puts-it-on-table) Item ID: `33` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 35. [Spoon feeds without spilling](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/34/spoon-feeds-without-spilling) Item ID: `34` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 36. [Unzips zippers](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/35/unzips-zippers) Item ID: `35` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 37. [Verbalizes toilet needs fairly consistently](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/36/verbalizes-toilet-needs-fairly-consistently) Item ID: `36` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 38. [Eliminates when placed on potty chair ](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/37/eliminates-when-placed-on-potty-chair-) Item ID: `37` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 39. [Remains dry through night](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/38/remains-dry-through-night) Item ID: `38` - Category: Self Help Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 40. [Shows independence from adults](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/39/shows-independence-from-adults) Item ID: `39` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 41. [Uses adults as resources for help](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/40/uses-adults-as-resources-for-help) Item ID: `40` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 42. [Shows curiosity and interests in surroundings](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/41/shows-curiosity-and-interests-in-surroundings) Item ID: `41` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 43. [Shows pleasure in dealing with people and things](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/42/shows-pleasure-in-dealing-with-people-and-things) Item ID: `42` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 44. [Shows pride in accomplishments](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/43/shows-pride-in-accomplishments) Item ID: `43` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 45. [Grabs and snatches toys](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/44/grabs-and-snatches-toys) Item ID: `44` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 46. [Watches other children play](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/45/watches-other-children-play) Item ID: `45` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 47. [Initiates own play activities](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/46/initiates-own-play-activities) Item ID: `46` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 48. [Values own property and names personal belongings](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/47/values-own-property-and-names-personal-belongings) Item ID: `47` - Category: Social Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 49. [Throws a small object two feet](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/48/throws-a-small-object-two-feet) Item ID: `48` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 50. [Rolls ball forward](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/49/rolls-ball-forward) Item ID: `49` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 51. [Catches a rolled ball](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/50/catches-a-rolled-ball) Item ID: `50` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 52. [Jumps with two feet](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/51/jumps-with-two-feet) Item ID: `51` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 53. [Walks upstairs and downstairs alone (with two feet in each step)](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/52/walks-upstairs-and-downstairs-alone-with-two-feet-in-each-step) Item ID: `52` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 54. [Walks on tiptoes](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/53/walks-on-tiptoes) Item ID: `53` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 55. [Hops on one foot](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/54/hops-on-one-foot) Item ID: `54` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 56. [Runs forward ten feet](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/55/runs-forward-ten-feet) Item ID: `55` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 57. [Jumps a broad jump](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/56/jumps-a-broad-jump) Item ID: `56` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 58. [Pedals a tricycle](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/57/pedals-a-tricycle) Item ID: `57` - Category: Gross Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 59. [Turns door handles](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/58/turns-door-handles) Item ID: `58` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 60. [Grasps block or cube with fingers](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/59/grasps-block-or-cube-with-fingers) Item ID: `59` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 61. [Tears paper](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/60/tears-paper) Item ID: `60` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 62. [Colours with large crayons](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/61/colours-with-large-crayons) Item ID: `61` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 63. [Paints with a large brush](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/62/paints-with-a-large-brush) Item ID: `62` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 64. [Rolls, pounds and squeezes clay or dough](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/63/rolls-pounds-and-squeezes-clay-or-dough) Item ID: `63` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 65. [Strings atleast 5 large bricks](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/64/strings-atleast-5-large-bricks) Item ID: `64` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 66. [Fills and dumps containers with sand](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/65/fills-and-dumps-containers-with-sand) Item ID: `65` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 67. [Inserts large peg into peg board](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/66/inserts-large-peg-into-peg-board) Item ID: `66` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 68. [Build atleast six block towers](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/67/build-atleast-six-block-towers) Item ID: `67` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 69. [Draws a horizontal line](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/68/draws-a-horizontal-line) Item ID: `68` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 70. [Draws a vertical line](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/69/draws-a-vertical-line) Item ID: `69` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 71. [Stirs liquid with spoon](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/70/stirs-liquid-with-spoon) Item ID: `70` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: - ### 72. [Turns single pages](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/84844/the-ultimate-developmental-milestone-checklist-for-toddlers/71/turns-single-pages) Item ID: `71` - Category: Fine Motor Skills - Checked: false - Parent Comments: -