30 month milestones
What most children can do by 30 months, from the CDC's 2022 checklist. Tick what your child does; it saves on this device.
Checklist: by 30 months
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Social & emotional
Language & communication
Thinking & problem-solving
Movement & physical
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Try this at 30 months
Pretend play is a big thinking milestone: join in and follow their lead.
When to talk to your pediatrician
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- Your child can’t do one or more of these by 30 months
- Loses skills they once had, at any age
- Doesn’t respond to sounds or their name
- Doesn’t make eye contact or smile back by 6 months
- You have a feeling something isn’t right. Trust it and ask.
General guidance based on AAP, NHS and CDC advice, not a diagnosis. If your gut says something is wrong, call your pediatrician or nurse line. You never need permission to seek care.
Questions parents ask
What should a 30-month-old be doing?
By 30 months, most children (75% or more, per the CDC): plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them; says about 50 words; uses hands to twist things, like doorknobs or lids.
What if my child isn't doing all of these at 30 months?
Tell your pediatrician at the next checkup, or call sooner if you are worried. Each item is something most children do by this age, so a missing one is worth discussing but is not a diagnosis. In the US, you can also contact Early Intervention (under 3) or your school district (3+) directly for a free evaluation.