Understands prepositions (on, under, behind) Understands size differences such as big and little Speaks in 2- or 3-word sentences and progresses to 4- or 5-word sentencesĬhildren may progress at different rates, but these are some of the common milestones your child may reach in this age group: Should be able to say about 500 to 900 words Every child develops speech at his or her own rate, but these are some of the common milestones in this age group: Speech development is very exciting for parents as they watch their children start to speak clearly and interact with others.
May sleep 11 to 13 hours total, may still take a short afternoon nap Children may progress at different rates, but these are some of the common milestones your child may reach in this age group:Įasily draws straight lines and copies a circleĭresses and undresses self except for buttons and lacesĬan concentrate on tasks for 8 or 9 minutesīladder and bowel control are usually established uses potty chair or toilet Talk with your child's healthcare provider if you have concerns.Īs your child continues to grow, you will notice new and exciting abilities that develop.
As long as the child is maintaining his or her own rate of growth, there should be no reason to worry. Height: average growth of about 2 to 3 inches per yearĪfter age 2, children of the same age can noticeably vary in height and weight. Weight: average gain of about 4 to 6 pounds per year All children may grow at a different rate, but the following is the average for 3-year-old boys and girls: Most children have become slimmer and lost the rounded tummy of a toddler. In 3-year-olds, growth is still slow compared with the first year.