Can your 2 year old do these 13 things?
As therapists we are always watching to see if your child is meeting their childhood developmental milestones–it’s one of the many ways we can know if physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy might be needed.
With help from the cdc.gov website, here are some of the major developmental milestones for a 2 year old. These are things most children (75%) can do by the age of 2. Remember, every child develops at a different pace and in their own way, but if you have concerns after reviewing this list–give us a call and we can fully evaluate your child. Early interventions can save years of unnecessary struggles!
🫂Social & Emotional:
- Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
- Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
👄Language & Communication:
- Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”
- Says at least two words together, like “More milk.”
- Points to at least two body parts when you ask him to show you
- Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
🧠Learning, Thinking & Problem-Solving:
- Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off
- Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy
- Plays with more than one toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a toy plate
👣Movement & Physical:
- Kicks a ball
- Runs
- Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
- Eats with a spoon
Want to learn more? Check out these links:
Important Milestones: Your Child By Two Years
Signs physical therapy is needed