These next five months will be filled with exciting new experiences, remarkable growth, and rapid development as your toddler explores the world around them.
Social and Emotional Milestones:
- May exhibit temper tantrums
- Might show fear of strangers
- Engages in simple pretend play
Language and Communication Milestones:
- Begins to say several words
Cognitive Milestones:
- Starts scribbling independently
- Can point to one body part
- Follows simple one-step verbal commands
Movement Milestones:
- Walks independently
- May attempt to walk up stairs
- Can run short distances
- Drinks from a cup
- Uses a spoon to eat
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In summary, from 13 to 18 months, toddlers will experience significant social, emotional, and physical growth. They will engage in more complex interactions and begin to navigate their environment with confidence.