According to cognitive developmental theory, gender typing cannot take place until:

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Cognitive developmental theory proposes that gender typing occurs once a child has developed gender constancy, or the understanding that gender is a stable and consistent trait. Without this understanding, children may not consistently select and adopt gender-typed behaviors and preferences. Realizing the physical differences between males and females (B) is important for understanding sex, but it is not sufficient for gender typing, according to this theory. Modeling by parents (C) may influence children's gender development, but it is not the sole determinant of gender typing.

According to Cognitive Developmental Theory, Gender Typing Cannot Take Place