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At 28-30 months

 

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Health professionals talk about a child’s age in terms of months, for example the 13th month or the 16th month. The way to make sense of this is to begin counting from the beginning of the previous month. For example, the 13th month begins when a child is 12 months old and ends when she is 13 months old. Or the 16th month begins when a child is 15 months old and ends when she is 16 months old.

 

The 28th-30th months

By 2½ years, your toddler:

 … should be able to:

  • identify one picture by naming
  • put on an article of clothing
  • jump up
  • name six body parts
  • identify four pictures by pointing

… will probably be able to:

  • identify four pictures by naming

… may possibly be able to:

  • draw a vertical line in imitation
  • balance on each foot for one second
  • identify a friend by name

… may even be able to:

  • balance on each foot for two seconds
  • identify one colour
  • describe the use of two objects
  • use two adjectives
  • broad jump
Children grow and develop at different rates. The information above is offered as a guide. There is no need to expect your child's development to fit with all the above descriptions. If you are in any way worried about your child's development, it's best to speak with your doctor or child health nurse.