2 Year Check

From Page 98 of your Personal Health Record (PHR or 'Blue Book')

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Publications/blue-…

Topics for discussion may include any issues arising from:

• my development (Learn the Signs. Act Early.)
• additional parent/carer questions
• child health check.

Health and safety

• healthy eating for families/encouraging active play
• immunisations
• taking care of your child’s teeth
• how to be sun smart
• sleep
• growth.

Development

• issues arising from the questions for parents
• your child’s changing mobility
• your child’s behaviour
• toilet training
• helping your child to communicate with and relate well to others
• regular story reading to build literacy skills.

Family

• sibling relationships
• parenting practices – helping your child to manage
• feelings and behaviour
• going to childcare or playgroups
• smoking and/or vaping.

Milestones

I am 2 years old

My development – Learn the Signs. Act Early. (what most children do at this age)

Social/Emotional Milestones

Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation

Language/Communication Milestones

• Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”
• Says at least two words together, like “More milk.”
• Points to at least two body parts when you ask them to show you
• Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

• Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off
• Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy
• Plays with more than one toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a toy plate

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

• Kicks a ball
• Runs
• Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
• Eats with a spoon

You know your child best. Don’t wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills they once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your Child and Family Health nurse or GP, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening.