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Motor Milestones Ages 1 to 2

As your one-to two- year-old's motor skills develop, get ready for a growing interest in exploration and independence. We've gathered some information to help you prepare for your child's motor skill development and to help you create everyday opportunities so your child can learn to grasp, stack, and reach for new things.

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