Action Plan: Celebrating milestones at 2 years

 

This checklist will help you keep track of the milestones your 2-year-old child has reached. You can download a printable version of this action plan below, and complete it on paper. Or, you can track milestones by using the free CDC Milestone Tracker app on your mobile device. (Note: This will open in a new tab).

Check off the milestones as your child reaches them. Bring your checklist (or phone with the app installed) to your child’s next well visit. Be sure to bring a list of any questions you have. Having the list ready will make it easy to focus on what is most important to you.

Reminder

As a parent, you know your child best. Talk to your child’s health care provider, teacher, and/or another trusted provider and share your concerns if:

  • Your child is not meeting one or more of the milestones for their age
  • Has lost skills they once had
  • You have other concerns. 





Don’t wait. Acting early can make a real difference!


What most children do by this age: 

Social/Emotional

  • Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
  • Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation

Language/Communication

  • Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”
  • Says at least two words together, like “More milk.”
  • Points to at least two body parts when you ask them to show you
  • Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes 

Cognitive (Learning, thinking, problem-solving)

  • Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off
  • 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 Development

  • Kicks a ball
  • Runs
  • Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
  • Eats with a spoon

Questions or concerns I have about my child: 

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SAVE And Print

Save a printable version of this checklist.