2-Year Check-Up
At 2 years old, children are busy developing language and motor skills. They can still be somewhat shy at this stage. The doctor’s check-up is not very extensive. In addition to assessing the child's well-being (height and weight) and development (milestones), the focus will also be on any illnesses the child may have experienced.
The parent consultation typically covers topics such as: fostering independence and discipline, play and stimulation, and how to handle common infectious diseases.
Milestones:
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The child can walk and run on flat feet.
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The child can walk backward.
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The child can kick a ball and throw it in a specific direction.
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The child can pick up small objects and build a tower with about 5 blocks.
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The child can now feed themselves.
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The child’s vocabulary is large, and they can speak in 2-3 word sentences.
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The child plays "parallel" with other children — meaning they play next to each other, but not necessarily together.
