What to know
View photos and videos of developmental milestones that most children do by two years of age. Milestones are listed by area of child development.
Social/Emotional
Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
Language/Communication
Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”
The child in this video is pointing to things in a book when her teacher asks, a 2-year language/communication milestone.
Says at least two words together, like “More milk.”
The child in this video is saying at least two words together, like "more cookies", a 2-year language/communication milestone.
Points to at least two body parts when you ask him to show you
The child in this video points to at least two body parts when his mom asks him to show her, a 2-year language/communication milestone.
Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
The child in this video is using more gestures than just waving and pointing like blowing a kiss, a 2-year language/communication milestone.
Cognitive
Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off
In this video, a 2-year-old holds something in one hand while using the other hand
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
The child in this video is running, a 2-year movement/physical development milestone.
Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
Eats with a spoon
