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2-3 years: toddler development
Suitable for 2-3 years
Key points
- At 2-3 years, you can expect strong feelings, tantrums, pretend play and independence.
- Toddlers are developing new skills in many areas, including language, thinking and movement.
- Development activities include talking and listening, reading, playing outdoors, playing with others and cooking together.
- Speak with your GP or child and family health nurse if you’re concerned about toddler development or you need support.
- Organisation:
- Raising Children Network
- Topic:
- Children's health, Parenting
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- February 2024
- Last reviewed:
- August 2024
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2-3 years: toddler development
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