Milestones (19-21 months)

Most toddlers should be able to:

• Brush their teeth with help.
• String words together to make phrases or put together pairs of words.

Some toddlers may be able to:

• Say 20 to 50 words.
• Form recognizable sentences.
• Know when something is wrong.

Most toddlers should be able to:

• Take off their clothes without help.
• Play creatively with toys, like imitating feeding a doll.
• Know when something is wrong.

Some toddlers may be able to:

• Start setting small goals.
• Enjoy helping with things around the house.

Most toddlers should be able to:

• Walk up stairs with some assistance.
• Start to learn up to 5 or more words per day.
• Make structures out of toys or blocks.

Some toddlers may be able to:

• Throw balls overhand.
• Open doors.
• Start to learn up to 10 or more words per day.
• Show good signs of bladder control.

This is only a guide; your baby may hit this milestones earlier or later than her peers. If you are worried about her development, contact your health professional.

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