Happy birthday to Jesse James! He came to the studio for his 2-year milestone photos recently and we had a blast. I’ve been photographing this little guy since he was born as well as his older sister. They are both the cutest redheads I’ve ever seen 🙂 The past few times I’ve tried to capture a good smile from Jesse, has been a bit of a challenge. He’s such a busy body that I could barely get him to sit still for just a few seconds. Luckily, this time around I was able to get him to sit and smile for me. We played the whole time, can my job get any cooler?
I thought I’d add some developmental milestones for two-year-olds in honor of Jesse James’s second birthday! I found these on Web MD, you can see the full article on 2- year developmental milestones here.
Movement Skills
At this age, your child should be able to:
- Stand on tiptoes
- Kick a ball
- Start to run
- Climb on and down from furniture without help
- Walk up and down stairs while holding on to rail
- Throw a ball overhand
- Carry a large toy or several toys while walking
Hand and Finger Development
Your child should be able to:
- Scribble at will
- Turn over a container and pour out its contents
- Build a tower of four blocks or more
Language Skills
Your child should be able to:
- Point to things or pictures when they are named
- Know the names of parents, siblings, body parts, and objects
- Say a sentence with two to four words
- Follow simple Instructions
- Repeat words overheard in a conversation
Learning, Thinking Skills
Your child should be able to:
- Find things even when they’re hidden under two or three layers
- Starting sorting shapes and colors
- Complete sentences and rhymes in familiar books
- Play simple make-believe games
- Follow two-part instructions (such as “drink your milk, then give me the cup”)
If you or anyone you know is interested in 2-year milestone photos please click here for more information
