Social/Emotional Milestones
How children interact with others
A typical 15-month-old child...
- Copies other children while playing, like taking toys out of a container when another child does
- Shows you an object they like
- Claps when excited
- Hugs stuffed doll or other toy
- Shows you affection (hugs, cuddles, or kisses you)
Language/Communication Milestones
How children learn to speak
A typical 15-month-old child...
- Tries to say one or two words besides “mama” or “dada,” like “ba” for ball or “da” for dog
- Looks at a familiar object when you name it
- Follows directions given with both a gesture and words. For example, they give you a toy when you hold out your hand and say, “Give me the toy.”
- Points to ask for something or to get help
Cognitive Milestones
How children think, reason, understand and problem solve
A typical 15-month-old child...
- Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book
- Stacks at least two small objects, like blocks
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
How children learn to move
A typical 15-month-old child...
- Takes a few steps on their own
- Uses fingers to feed themself some food
Most children meet specific milestones in a certain order. By “typical,” we mean a child that follows this common path of development.
Most children meet specific milestones in a certain order. By “typical,” we mean a child that follows this common path of development.
Most children meet specific milestones in a certain order. By “typical,” we mean a child that follows this common path of development.
Most children meet specific milestones in a certain order. By “typical,” we mean a child that follows this common path of development.