Every parent wonders if his or her toddler is on track developmentally. It is important to remember that not every child develops at the same rate. Your child may hit some milestones early and some significantly later than the average child may, and nothing at all may be wrong. If you do suspect a problem don’t be afraid to consult your pediatrician.

Some physical milestones for toddlers in the various stages include:

One year to a year and a half:

• Bends over to pick up objects.
• Eats with fingers or a spoon and fork
• Walks fairly well on own, run and maybe even walk backwards
• Can climb objects or stairs
• Can scribble with a crayon and turn book pages
• Will kick a ball, dance, or drag toys while walking

A year and a half to two years:

• Learns to jump
• Can walk down and up stairs easily
• Can use a spoon and fork well
• May be able to undress and even dress his or her self with simple clothing
• Can do simple puzzles, draw a straight line and stack blocks
• Imitates actions he or she sees well
• Opens doors with latches

Two to three years:

• Bends with ease without loosing balance
• Can run and climb without trouble or slowing
• Can go up and down stairs alternating feet when stepping
• Turns rotating handles
• Can pedal a tricycle
• Can draw possibly holding a pencil in the proper way
• Can unscrew jars, lids, etc.
• Can stack more than 6 blocks atop one another