Developmental paediatrics


Table 5
18 months
Walks well. Backs into small chair or slides in sideways.
Spontaneous scribble using preferred hand.
Builds tower of 3 cubes after demonstration.
Uses 6 to 20 recognisable words and understands many more.
Shows own or doll's hair, eyes and nose on request.
Looks at picture book, turning several pages at once.
Lifts and holds cup between both hands. Drinks without much spilling.
Hold spoon and gets food to mouth.
Mother reports: Dislikes being left. Very demanding of attention.
Beginning to copy domestic activities. Indicates toilet needs.