Month 16 - What can the child do in the 16th month of its life?

Month 16 - What can the child do in the 16th month of its life?
  • run;
  • dance to the rhythm of music;
  • stand on its toes;
  • jump;
  • climb up a sofa, stairs or furniture;
  • say words that other people can understand;
  • mimic sounds from its surroundings;
  • make more precise movements (e.g., hold crayons, pour sand, open boxes);
  • communicate using gestures (e.g., nod or shake its head);
  • kick, push, and try to throw a ball;
  • draw;
  • perform simple commands;
  • show with its finger that something is “here” or “there”.