Fifteen
Months
Development
Walks, climbs and
stacks blocks
Takes socks &
shoes off
Says 5-10 words
Babble sounds like
conversation
Points to pictures
Pouring, dumping,
filling & throwing
Nutrition
Keep encouraging
self-feeding using spoon,
fork & fingers
Should be drinking
only from cup
Expect strong food
preferences - offer variety, but
do not force feed
Safety
Car seats always
Turn water heater
down to 120 degrees or below
Keep medicines and
cleaning items out-of-reach
No electrical appliances
in bathroom
Discipline
Childproof home
- remove temptation
Divert attention
from bad; substitute with good
Be consistent; follow
through
Praise good behavior