Month 17: Word Collector

New words every day! Toddler is absorbing language like a sponge and starting to combine words.

Physical milestones

• Walks up stairs with hand held
• Throws a ball overhand
• Squats to pick things up easily
• Feeds self with spoon (some spilling)

Emotional and cognitive milestones

• 20-50 words and growing
• May start two-word phrases
• Enjoys being read to for longer periods
• Shows possessiveness ('Mine!')