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Development · 25–30 months

Ages 25–27 months fall between the CDC’s 2-year and 30-month milestone checklists. Here is what may be emerging during this transition.

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Development · 25–30 months

By around 30 months, many children show new skills in language, play, problem-solving and movement. Skills emerge at different times.

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Development · 30 months

At 30 months, many children show new skills in social play, language, pretend play, problem-solving and movement.

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Safety · 25–30 months

Toddlers can climb, pull up drawers and open more mechanisms. Recheck home safety as your child’s abilities change.

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Safety · 25–30 months

Toddlers run faster and begin jumping, while stopping and anticipating danger are still developing.

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Safety · 25–30 months

Toddlers can open doors and reach water quickly. Use close supervision and barriers around every kind of water.

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Safety · 25–30 months

Shade, clothing and correctly used sunscreen help protect toddler skin; heat safety needs separate attention.

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Safety · 25–30 months

Check age labels, small parts, batteries, magnets, ride-on toys and storage to reduce common injury risks.

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Growth · 25–30 months

Growth is assessed over time on an age- and sex-appropriate chart, not against one ideal number. Measurement method and chart choice matter.