At 18 months toddlers (full-term: 38-40 weeks*) can …

Movement

• Show a variety of sitting positions
• Crawl on hands and knees
• Bop in an attempt to jump upwards

Balance

• Remain stable in standing
• Keep standing balance after throwing or kicking a ball
• Walk carrying objects, picks things off the floor
• Sit self on a small chair
• Squat to play

Mobility

• Walk independently, heels touch the ground during walk cycle
• Walk upstairs with rail, 1 hand held, downstairs hand held
• Walk backwards
• Climb down backwards off furniture
• Ride foot propelled bikes

Coordination

• Self-feed with a spoon, drink from a cup
• Imitate domestic chores, sweep, clean, wash
• Hold a pencil, crayon and scribble
• Build a block tower, stack toys, duplo
• Dance to music, use arms and legs to express dance moves