6-8 mos: mouths gums solid foods, takes off hat, beginning of finger feeding, begin offering cereal food, begin baby foods

8-11 mos: tips bottle to drink, pulls off socks, add strained meats or finely chopped meats to diet

12-14 mos: finger feeds self part of meal, holds sippy cup by themselves, removes mittens, spoon to mouth but not with food on it, unsnaps front snaps, wean baby off of bottle onto cup

15-17 mos: begins to use spoon for feeding but will have spillage

18-20 mos: lifts foot for putting on and off shoes/pants, unties shoe- single bow

20-22 mos: drinks from open cup with 2 hands and replaces cup back on table by themselves, holds out hands to be washed

22-24 mos: puts on hat - maybe backwards, attempts to blow nose

24-26 mos: unwraps food, open jars, uses spoon by themselves, pushes pants down, puts head through hole of shirt, tries to put on pants but will put 2 feet in one hole, tries to help wash/ bathe self, brushes teeth not thorough, assists with clothing management for toileting

26-28 mos: puts on coat with help for fasteners, zips and unzips lock tab

28-30 mos: pulls up pants with help, combs hair with supervision

30-32 mos: undresses self with slight assistance, pours drinks from a small pitcher, begins to use fork, buttons one large front button

32-34 mos: puts on socks, turns faucet on and off

34-36 mos: puts on pullover shirt garment, unsnaps back snaps, unbuttons most side and front buttons

36-42 mos: uses fork, obtains drink from tap water, drinks from cup with one hand, sets table, wipes up spills, puts on shoes- maybe on wrong feet, puts on pants with cues for front and back, dries hands after washing by themselves, bathes body well with supervision, brushes teeth thorough, manages clothes before and after toileting, tries to wipe self after toileting, manages toilet seat, paper and flushes

42-48 mos: puts on open front shirt by themselves , unbuckles belt or shoe, opens front separating zipper, buttons series of three buttons, washes hands without supervision

48-54 mos: uses napkin, can perform velcro straps on shoes by themselves, distinguishes front/back/inside out for dressing, laces shoes, buckles belt and inserts in loops

54-62 (60 mos): fixes dry cereal, uses knife to spread foods, puts shoes on by themselves, zips front separating zipper, opens back zipper, blows and wipes own nose alone without request from parent

62-68 mos: washes face and dries, wipes self thoroughly after toileting

68-74 mos: ties bow on shoes, zips, unzips, hooks, unhooks, separating zipper, washes hands at appropriate times