Milestones: 2 years old

Development & Behavior
Written By Sara Morse

At 24 months your toddler will be able to start doing quite a few more activities and start getting more active. They will look at you when something new happens, they will start playing with balls and other bigger toys, etc. Here are some signs or developmental milestones your child should be able to achieve

Emotional and Social Milestones

  • Start noticing other people's emotions and would react in some way to help them. Like smile if they see someone smiling, etc.

  • When presented with new and different situations or environments they will look at you for your guidance.

Communication and Language Milestone

  • Will start pointing and things in the book and recognize them.

  • They will be able to start using two words together. Like “Need Potty”, “Want Toy”, etc

  • Should be able to remember a few body parts and point at them correctly when you ask them about that body part.

  • Will be able to use gestures now besides waving to say bye, like folding their hands when they are upset, or sending a flying kiss, etc

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

  • They will be able to hold objects in one hand and also be able to use the other hand to do something else. Like playing with two toys together.

  • If you give them toys with buttons or switches they would be able to play with them.

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

  • They will start learning how to kick and throw a ball

  • If you have been missing your cardio sessions and have a roadrunner in your hands, be prepared to chase after them as they will now start running. ( Make sure you have everything baby-proofed)

  • Is able to walk up stairs by using support

  • No more dirty hands cause spoons up, they will be able to use their spoons to eat their food


For additional guidance, please contact your pediatrician and refer to CDC's guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Sara Morse

Sara is a mother of three, with an extensive background in Childcare & Postpartum Support. Her career has evolved from working in daycare, to Nannying & later opening her own NYS Family Daycare. Sara later embarked on a new journey as a Postpartum Doula & Sleep Coach, as she resonates with the importance of postpartum wellness, solid sleep & supporting parents as they navigate parenthood. Being dual certified allows her to connect with families on their postpartum journey, while offering supportive services for mom, dad & baby!

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