Milestones: 2 years old
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