Get The 18-month Visit

Social and emotional milestones at 18 months May be afraid of strangers but will show affection to familiar people. Points to show interest in something. Likes to play by handing things to people or playing simple pretend. May have some tantrums.

Toddler development at 18-24 months: what's happening. At this age, toddlers start to experience new emotions like anger and frustration, guilt, shame, possessiveness and excitement. These 'big' emotions can be hard for your toddler to deal with, and you might see some tantrums as a result.

Months Is not gazing at objects; does not tune out repetitive sounds; does not move eyes to follow sound Does not respond to loud sounds Does not coo or make sounds When lying on back: keeps hands fisted and lacks arm movements; is not bringing hands to mouth; lacks symmetrical arm movements; does not turn head to ...

At 18 months, ing to the CDC, developmental red flags may be when a child is not copying others, not gaining new words, and losing any skills they may have once had. For a 2-year-old, look out for an inability to follow simple instructions, walk steadily, or use common items like a spoon.

While all children develop differently, you should speak to your paediatrician if your 18-month-old: Can't walk. Doesn't point. Doesn't try to copy others.

At 18 months, your child may receive some of the following vaccines. Hepatitis B (HepB) Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) Hepatitis A (HepA) Flu (influenza), yearly.

This will include an eye exam, tooth exam, listening to the heart and lungs, and paying attention to your toddler's motor skills and behavior. 5. Update immunizations. Immunizations can protect kids from serious childhood illnesses, so it's important that your child receive them on time.

By the end of 18 months, your child might: Know names of people, objects and body parts. Follow simple commands that are given with gestures. Say as many as 10 words.