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25~36 months

1. Physical growth

The average weight of boys is 12.4-14.7 kg, while girls 11.7-14.2 kg. The height of boys is 88.0-96.5 cm, and the height of girls is 86.6-95.4 cm.

신체적 성장-남아 체중, 신장, 여아 체중, 신장 테이블
	Boy		Girl
	Weight(kg)	Height(cm)	Weight(kg)	Height(cm)
25 months	12.4	88.0	11.7	86.6
36 months	14.7	96.5	14.2	95.4

(Source : Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency : 2017 Korean National Growth Charts for Children and Adolescents)

2. Development

1) Movement/Exercise

Your baby can climb up onto furniture and come down by themselves. They can kick a ball with their feet and stands on their tiptoes. She can hold onto a railing and climb stairs and even pedal a tricycle.

2) Cognitive skills(Learning, thinking, problem-solving)

They can find objects even when they are hidden and follow instructions. They can also call out the names of animals and other things in books and make sounds. They can classify shapes and colors, and can handle toys with buttons, levers, and moving parts. They like to play games with dolls, animals, and people. They can do 3– or 4-piece puzzles. They can trace a circle with a pencil or colored pencil, open and close bottle caps by twisting them, and turn door handles.

3) Language/Communication

They can point to things and call them by name and point to things in books. They can name familiar people and body parts and speak in sentences of 2 to 4 words. They understand words such as “in”, “above”, and “below.” They can say their name, age, and gender, and even say their friends’ names.

4) Social/Emotional

They will imitate the behavior of older children. They sometimes push back against behaviors they are told not to do as they are becoming more independent. They show affection to their friends without being prompted, and has learned how to wait their turn in a game. They understand the concept of “mine”, “yours”, and “his/hers”. They show a variety of emotion and can dress and undress themselves.

3. How to Promote Development

Encourage your child to help with simple household chores. When they do a good job, praise them.
Teach your child to recognize and name objects such as body parts, animals, and objects.
Encourage your child to say words instead of pointing to objects. Even if you just tell your child the first syllable, it would be helpful.
Encourage your child to build and knock down blocks.
Once they can walk well, ask your child to carry small objects for you.
Draw pictures with your child using colored pencils, paint, etc.
Talk about your child's feelings.
Let your child turn handles.
Let your child turn the pages one by one.
Tell stories using books and pictures.
Let your child listen to music and dance together.

If any of the following occurs, consult a doctor :

They don’t know the purpose of frequently used items.
They cannot understand simple instructions.
They can't walk straight.
They do not imitate words or actions.
They cannot handle simple toys(e.g., simple puzzles, turning handles, etc.).
They drool or speak unclearly.
They avoid eye contact.
They lose the ability to do things they used to be able to do.
They do not want to play with other children or play with toys.

(Source : Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency : 2017 Korean National Growth Charts for Children and Adolescents U.S. Department of Health and Human Services : Developmental Stages, Ministry of Health and Welfare : Parenting Guide for New Dads)