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15 month milestones
Here are the CDC milestones most toddlers reach around 15 months.
Social and emotional
- Copies other children while playing.
- Shows you an object they like.
- Claps when excited.
- Hugs a stuffed doll or toy.
- Shows you affection with hugs, cuddles, or kisses.
Language and communication
- Tries to say one or two words besides mama and dada.
- Looks at a familiar object when you name it.
- Follows directions given with both a gesture and words.
- Points to ask for something or to get help.
Cognitive
- Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book.
- Stacks at least two small objects.
Movement and physical
- Takes a few steps on their own.
- Uses fingers to feed themselves.
Common questions
What should a 15 month old baby be doing?
Around 15 months, most babies: copies other children while playing; tries to say one or two words besides mama and dada; tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book; takes a few steps on their own. Every baby grows at their own pace, within a range of time.
What if my baby was born early?
Most pediatricians count milestones from the due date, not the birth date, until about 2 years. That is called corrected age, and it is how Bobbychips counts milestones too.
What if my baby is not doing these things yet?
Most children reach each milestone within a range of time, so one missing item is not a verdict. If you have questions, or your baby has lost a skill they once had, talk to your pediatrician. The CDC's advice is to act early rather than wait.
The day at this age, in numbers: 12 month old schedule.
Every baby grows at their own pace, and these are general guides, not medical advice. If you ever have questions about how your baby is growing or developing, your pediatrician is the best person to ask.
Sources: the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone checklists and the World Health Organization's infant and young child feeding guidance.
A guide like this, on the day
Bobbychips emails a guide like this one when your baby reaches each of these ages, counted from the due date for a baby born early, and keeps a checklist of the milestones in the app.