Well baby check-up: 18 months
I can't believe Graham is 18 months already! There are times I look at him and he looks like a baby. More often, though, I look at him and see a little boy. This is a helpful milestone chart to which I like to refer from time to time. I'm pleased to say that Graham is still right on track!
He does not string words together in phrases - that's about the only thing he doesn't do on this chart (that, perhaps, and showing signs of toilet training readiness). I've mentioned before that his physical development has definitely outpaced his verbal development, but luckily he is starting to use more "words." Dog, ball, daddy, mama, milk, more and hat are frequently uttered. We also now have "ana" for banana, "uh-bles" for bubbles, "ah-pool" for apple, "doh-doh" for Cooper, "ooo-goo" for Hugo, and "down" for up, down or out.
I looked ahead to the next chart (19-24 months) and he's already walking up stairs, kicking balls forward, opens doors (when he can reach the knob), and is learning to jump (which he LOVES but can't always get both feet off the ground). He's also figured out how to buckle stroller and high chair buckles (but he can't un-buckle them).
The nurses at our doctor's office just love him, and Jeff reports that they were all commenting on how cute he is. He remains big: 29.2 lbs (86%) and 34 inches (90%). I will be shocked if he's not a big boy all his life.
| Child's Age |  Mastered Skills (most kids can do) | Emerging Skills (half of kids can do) | Advanced Skills (a few kids can do) |
| 13 months | Uses two words skillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye") Bends over and picks up an object | Enjoys gazing at his reflection Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him | Combines words and gestures to make needs known Rolls a ball back and forth |
| 14 months | Eats with fingers Empties containers of contents Imitates others | Toddles well Initiates games Points to one body part when asked Responds to instructions (e.g., "give me a kiss") | Uses a spoon or fork Matches lids with appropriate containers Pushes and pulls toys while walking |
| 15 months | Plays with ball Uses three words regularly Walks backward | Scribbles with a crayon Runs Adopts "no" as his favorite word | "Helps" around the house Puts his fingers to his mouth and says "shhh" |
| 16 months | Turns the pages of a book Has temper tantrums when frustrated Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object | Discovers the joy of climbing Stacks three blocks Uses spoon or fork Learns the correct way to use common objects (e.g., the telephone) | Takes off one piece of clothing by himself Gets finicky about food Switches from two naps to one |
| 17 months | Uses six words regularly Enjoys pretend games Likes riding toys | Feeds doll Speaks more clearly Throws a ball underhand | Dances to music Sorts toys by color, shape, or size Kicks ball forward |
| 18 months | Will "read" board books on his own Scribbles well | Strings two words together in phrases Brushes teeth with help Stacks four blocks | Throws a ball overhand Takes toys apart and puts them back together Shows signs of toilet training readiness |
He does not string words together in phrases - that's about the only thing he doesn't do on this chart (that, perhaps, and showing signs of toilet training readiness). I've mentioned before that his physical development has definitely outpaced his verbal development, but luckily he is starting to use more "words." Dog, ball, daddy, mama, milk, more and hat are frequently uttered. We also now have "ana" for banana, "uh-bles" for bubbles, "ah-pool" for apple, "doh-doh" for Cooper, "ooo-goo" for Hugo, and "down" for up, down or out.
I looked ahead to the next chart (19-24 months) and he's already walking up stairs, kicking balls forward, opens doors (when he can reach the knob), and is learning to jump (which he LOVES but can't always get both feet off the ground). He's also figured out how to buckle stroller and high chair buckles (but he can't un-buckle them).
The nurses at our doctor's office just love him, and Jeff reports that they were all commenting on how cute he is. He remains big: 29.2 lbs (86%) and 34 inches (90%). I will be shocked if he's not a big boy all his life.
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