Uses furniture to climb up high, and gets down again by self.
Squats to play and stands up again without the need to use hands.
Tries to kick a ball but simply walks into it.
Can walk up and downstairs by self, hand on the railing, slowly placing both feet on each step.
Loves to push self along on a sit'n'ride toy. Can steer but not pedal.
Spatial awareness increases.
Overhand throwing of ball.
At age 2½ years :
Kicking and throwing improving.
Still puts both feet on each step when coming downstairs.
Walks upstairs with no problems.
Manages climbing frames.
Does tiptoes.
Can run really well.
Jumps off bottom step feet together.
Manoeuvres large toys with ease. Cannot yet avoid obstacles.
Physical Improvement Toy Recommendations
Sesame Street: Sing 'n Giggle Tool Bench
The Sing 'n Giggle Work Bench combines several of your favorite friends from Sesame Street in a child sized tool bench. Kid's will be able to use a Cookie Monster Drill Press and a Bert and Ernie circular saw to complete all kids of fun imaginary projects. They will be able to turn gears on Oscar's trash can. Elmo will be looking on and encouraging children to have fun while using a hammer or screw driver to fix all kinds of things. Elmo will also hold several of the tools so that they don't get lost.
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Water Wheel Play Table
Water play center for hours of outdoor fun. Child pours water into wide funnel activating water wheel which spills into the inner and outer harbors. Two molded-in sections function as canals, moats, lakes, harbors and more. Elevated design keeps water at easy reach toddler level. Accommodates up to 3 children. Built-in drain plug for easy water removal. Includes 4 piece accessory set-1 cup, 2 sailboats and water wheel tower. Holds up to 4 gallons of water. Sturdy legs detach easily without tools for convenient storage.
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Bounce & Spin Zebra
This fun and colorful zebra really gets baby moving when baby bounces up and down and spins round and round! The Baby Gymnastics Bounce & Spin Zebra encourages physical development through bouncing, spinning and having a ball. This lively zebra's fun sounds, delightful songs and dancing lights reward a child's movement while enhancing hand-eye coordination, motor skills and balance. 2 fun finger characters on tall springs located on the handlebar provide lots of visual and tactile fun. A great clear roller ball filled with multicolored beads has lights that dance up through it and will activate the songs if baby just wants to sit and play.
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