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12 to 18 months
 

Brain connections are strengthened through repetition.

Take our quiz on
12-18-month olds
to find out more.

Areas of Development:

Baby Stephanie
Physical &
Motor Skills

Baby Sonia
Language & Communication

 

Area of Development: Social & Emotional

Baby EricaErica

Erica is 15-months-old and sees other young children regularly at the park.

Erica likes watching and interacting with other children.

She's usually content to sit next to, and play with, the same toys that other children have.

 

How Your Baby is Developing

  • Relationships with Other Children—Shows interest in and awareness of other children

Helping Your Baby Grow

  • Provide your child opportunities to see, interact and play with babies and young children.
  • During play times, talk about what other children are doing and how they may be feeling.

Source: The Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress