Development
2-3 Yrs: Everything Under Control
Now your toddler can do a lot more with his hands and learns to dress
and undress himself with help.
He is feeding himself, but is still sometimes messy. He also likes to
try to manage alone in the toilet.
Your
child can draw a rudimentary circle or cross and by 3 years he can draw
a person, generally a head with legs. He can build up to 10 bricks in
a tower.
Throwing
and catching
As he moves through the year, he may begin throwing over-arm and try to
catch large balls, holding his arms stiffly out in front. He also has
more control over small objects and can string large beads and open small
parcels.
Bladder
and bowel control
He can control his bowels and bladder during the day but still has difficulty
at night. It will be quite a while before you can reliably leave off his
nappy at night. However he can probably manage well during the day, with
only occasional accidents.
Eating
By the end of the year, your child will
probably have his 1st set of teeth. He can now chew well and can share
virtually all the family's foods. Although he can give his teeth a preliminary
brushing on his own, you will need to supervise carefully and may have
to help him finish off the job.
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