700 Days Milestone
Nearly 23 months of amazing development and growth
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Day 700 of your baby's journey
Development at 700 Days
Track your baby's physical, cognitive, and social development at this milestone
Physical
- ✓Runs smoothly with coordinated movement
- ✓Jumps from low heights confidently
- ✓Kicks ball with accuracy
- ✓Walks on tiptoes when requested
- ✓Stacks 8+ blocks with precision
- ✓Uses scissors with supervision
- ✓Draws recognizable shapes
- ✓Pedals tricycle independently
Cognitive
- ✓Vocabulary of 300-500 words
- ✓Uses 3-5 word sentences
- ✓Asks 'why?' questions frequently
- ✓Understands time concepts (later, tomorrow)
- ✓Shows advanced symbolic play
- ✓Knows several colors and shapes
- ✓Can follow multi-step instructions
- ✓Shows early literacy interest
Social
- ✓Shows complex emotional regulation
- ✓Demonstrates friendship preferences
- ✓Engages in cooperative play
- ✓Shows guilt and pride appropriately
- ✓Seeks independence while needing security
- ✓Displays sophisticated humor
- ✓Shows protective instincts toward others
- ✓Demonstrates cultural awareness beginning
Development Tip
At 700 days (approximately 23 months), your toddler is on the cusp of turning 2. This is often the peak of language development acceleration and the beginning of more sophisticated social and emotional understanding. Many families begin considering preschool preparation.
Parenting at 700 Days
Expert guidance and activities for nurturing your baby's development
Daily Care
At 700 days, sleep patterns are well-established with 10-12 hours at night and often one nap. Eating independence is high. Potty training may be well underway. Preparation for the 2nd birthday and potential preschool planning often begins. Behavioral expectations increase.
Recommended Activities
- 700-day pre-birthday celebration
- Create language development portfolio
- Document advanced play scenarios
- Plan learning readiness activities
- Organize social playdate events
- Create birthday countdown activities
- Make developmental milestone videos
- Start preschool preparation discussions
- Document independence achievements
Parent Guide
The 700-day milestone represents the final approach to the 2nd birthday. Your toddler is becoming sophisticated in communication and social understanding. This is an excellent time to celebrate how far they've come while preparing for the exciting challenges of being a 2-year-old.
Celebrations & Memories
Cultural celebrations and memory-making ideas for this special milestone
Milestone Celebrations
700 days represents the approach to a major cultural milestone - the 2nd birthday - often seen as the transition from toddlerhood to early childhood across many cultures.
- Pre-second birthday traditions
- Advanced development recognition
- Preschool readiness assessments
- Cultural learning milestone acknowledgments
- Community integration celebrations
- Extended family milestone sharing
Memory Preservation
Photo Ideas
- Advanced physical coordination
- 700-day milestone celebration
- Complex social interactions
Memory Tips
- Advanced vocabulary and expressions
- Sophisticated play preferences
- Social relationship developments
Cultural Note
Many cultures begin preparing for increased social expectations around the 2nd birthday. The 700-day mark often coincides with discussions about preschool, potty training completion, and expanded social activities.
Recording Suggestion
Document the advanced language skills with recordings of complex sentences and questions. Capture sophisticated play scenarios and social interactions. Record independence achievements and learning interests. Write about anticipation for the approaching 2nd birthday milestone.