Developmental milestones record - 2 years
Alternative names:
childhood growth milestones - 2 years; growth milestones for children - 2 years; normal childhood growth milestones - 2 years
Information:
Definition:
Skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having relevance for 2 year-old children.
Growth and development of a 2 years-old:
Physical and motor:- the circumference of the head should have increased to about 20 inches
- the circumference of the growing chest should be larger than that of the head
- should have the first 16 teeth
- the height is roughly half the total height the child will attain as an adult
- may be psychologically ready for toilet training
- can run with better coordination, while the stance may remain wide
- can kick ball without loosing balance
- can pick up objects while standing without losing balance
- can build a tower of 6 to 7 cubes
- can browse through a book one page at a time
- able to turn a door knob
Sensory and cognitive:- vision fully developed
- vocabulary has increased to about 300 words
- can organize phrases of 2 to 3 words
- able to communicate needs such as thirst, hunger, need to use the restroom
- increased attention span
- able to clothe self in simple apparel
Play:- encourage and provide the necessary space for physical activity
- provide safe replicas of adult tools and equipment
- allow the child to help around the house and participate in the daily responsibilities of the family
- encourage play that involves building and creativity
- read to the child
- control the type and quantity of television viewing
- control the type and quantity of games played
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