Toddler Independence Tracker

Notice and celebrate small moments of growing independence — without pressure or comparison.

Attempts matter most Stays on your device No scoring or judgement

Selected date

Reminder for this date

Dressing Attempts

Any effort counts — success isn't the goal

Feeding Self

Mess is part of learning — focus on autonomy

Making Choices

Small everyday decisions build confidence

Today's Reflection

Optional — just a line or two

Selected Week

The week containing your selected date

Start tracking to see your week at a glance.

Independence grows in waves. Quiet weeks still count.

This tool supports awareness, not assessment.

There are no age comparisons, milestone warnings, or expert judgements here. Every child develops at their own pace.

Food and drink safety: Keep young children seated safely upright and supervise them whenever they eat. Prepare food in an age-appropriate size, shape and texture. “Pouring drinks” means a cool, child-safe drink with an adult nearby—never a hot drink.

If you are worried about any part of your child’s development, speak to your health visitor or GP. This tracker is not a developmental assessment.

NHS food safety guidance NHS drinks and cups guidance

Common Questions

What counts as an "attempt"?

Reaching for their sleeve, touching a spoon or pointing at a choice can all be attempts. Success is not the goal; exploring independence safely and with suitable adult support is.

Is my data saved somewhere?

Your data is stored only on your device using your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to our servers, and there's no account needed.

Why is there no scoring?

Independence isn't a competition. Scores and comparisons add pressure where none is needed. This tool is about noticing progress, not measuring it.

My toddler isn't interested in any of these. Is that okay?

Interest in independence can come and go — some weeks are quiet and others are full of "I do it!" moments. If you are worried about your child's development, speak to your health visitor or GP for individual advice.