Dramatic advances occur in language, interpersonal skills, and affective, motor, cognitive and physical growth. Affective development is highlighted by the toddler's striving for autonomy and independence, attachment to family, and the development of impulse control. Cognitive development is characterized by the transition from Growth Rate and Physical Appearance After the rapid growth of infancy, the rate of growth slows in the toddler years. After age 2, toddlers gain about 5 lb in weight and 2.5 inches in height each year. Head circumference only increases by about 1 inch from 2 to 12 years.
Growth often occurs in spurts.
Between the ages of 2 and 2.5 years, the child will have Growth of the lower extremities often is accompanied by tibial torsion and physiologic bowing of the legs, which usually corrects by age 3 years. Most children walk without assistance by 18 months. One year later, he can stack eight blocks. Drawing a person's head Affective Development Autonomy and Independence Because of improved motor skills, the transition from infancy to toddlerhood is marked increased autonomy and independence. The child can move easily away from the parent and begins to test boundaries and limits.