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Tips

For a 18 Month Old

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This is the age when your baby should start to...
 

Say 25-50 Words &

Use 2 Word Sentences

Walk Up & Down Stairs

Laugh in Response to Others

Turn Book Pages

Draw a Circle

Throw a Ball Overhead

Soon, your baby will start to...
 

Run Around!

Play Make-Believe Games

Repeat Overheard Words

Name Body Parts

Other Tips:

 

 

Children at this age cannot learn from screens. Try to avoid giving your child a tablet or phone, but if you do, limit their use and choose high-quality apps.

Use the arrows to click through the slides below:

Watch this video about reading to your baby at this age:

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Download the Tip Sheet below for more information:

 

This website was created for patient and student educational purposes by a team of medical students at Boston University,

 led by Rebecca Matta (MS4) & Dr. Natalie Pierre-Joseph (Director of the Boston Medical Center Teen & Tot Clinic).
"Bright Futures Pocket Guide 2010", HealthyChildren.org, and AAP were used as the main sources of information.

Any questions or issues with the website, email becmatta@gmail.com

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