Alternating Feet in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Growth & Development | SMLE Q#708
SMLE Question #708
Pediatrics
Growth & Development
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy is brought to a pediatric clinic for concern about language development. He follows simple commands, points to body parts, and engages in pretend play. He speaks in 2 3-word phrases, uses about 250 300 understandable words, and is understood by unfamiliar listeners about half the time. He climbs stairs with alternating feet and can pedal a tricycle. Based on typical developmental milestones, in which age range do children most commonly achieve this level of expressive language?
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