Find activities, milestones, and games based on baby’s date of birth
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Activities at Week 88
- Chasing Your Toddler: Chase your toddler around the room saying “I’m going to get you!” Let the anticipation of catching them build until you eventually catch them. Helps baby develop gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.
- Tossing: Let your toddler throw balls into a laundry basket. Use different sized balls with varying levels of bounce to help them learn the proper amount of force to use while tossing. Helps baby develop visual-motor and body awareness skills.
It’s Important to Remember:
The activities listed over these next few months are designed to help your baby as they move towards the following twenty-four month milestones.
If you are concerned that your baby isn’t meeting these milestones by twenty-four months, trust your instincts and talk to your healthcare professional.
Milestones
19-24 Month Communication Milestones
Communication Milestones
By 21 Months:- Uses at least 50 words
- Consistently imitates new words
- Names objects and pictures
- Understands simple pronouns (me, you, my)
- Identifies 3-5 body parts when named
- Understands new words quickly
- Begins to use 2 word phrases
- Uses simple pronouns (me, you, my)
- Understands action words
- Uses gestures and words during pretend play
- Follows 2-step related directions e.g. “Pick up your coat and bring it to me”
- Enjoys listening to stories