Gross Motor Milestones: toddler (12-18 months)

Standing/Walking
* Walks with one hand held
* Stands alone for longer periods of time
* Walks independently
* Stands up from floor independently
* Squats to pick up toy from floor and returns to standing
* Begins to walk faster/run
* Carries or pulls toy while walking

Stairs
* Crawls up and down stairs independently
* Begins to walk up and down stairs holding railing and/or adult’s hands

Ball Skills
* Flings ball up and/or forward
* Corrals ball rolled to him/her
* Kicks ball by walking into it

Connect with a pediatric physical therapist at Child and Family Development to learn more about development.