Milestone Chart: 25 To 30 Months - BabyCentre UK

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Milestone chart: 25 to 30 monthsMedically reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor Written by Joanne LewsleyPhoto credit: ThinkstockIN THIS ARTICLE

• 25 and 26 months
• 27 and 28 months
• 29 and 30 months

This gives you an idea of what to expect from your toddler at each stage from 25 months to 30 months. Bear in mind that all children develop differently. If you have any concerns about your toddler's development, ask your health visitor for advice.

25 and 26 months

Mastered skills (most children can do)

• Takes off clothes without help
• Throws a ball overarm
• Builds a tower out of six building bricks

Advertisement | page continues below Emerging skills (half of children can do)

• Washes hands (needs help with drying)
• Brushes teeth with help
• Puts on a coat or cardigan without help

Find out more about your child at 25 and 26 months.

27 and 28 months

Mastered skills (most children can do)

• Puts on clothes
• Jumps off the ground

Emerging skills (half of children can do)

• Speaks clearly most of the time
• Builds a tower out of seven bricks
• Eats with a fork

Advanced skills (a few children can do) Advertisement | page continues below

• Draws a simple line
• Balances on one foot

Find out more about your child at 27 and 28 months.

29 and 30 months

Mastered skills (most children can do)

• Brushes teeth with help
• Washes hands (needs help with drying)

Emerging skills (half of children can do)

• Draws a vertical line
• Balances on one foot

Advertisement | page continues below Advanced skills (a few children can do)

• Names one colour
• Plays with other children
• Rides a tricycle with pedals

Find out more about your child at 29 and 30 months. Discover what your toddler may be able to do from 31 to 36 months. Go back to 19 to 24 months.Was this article helpful?YesNo

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