At 23 months old, your baby becomes big! It is more and more independent and sociable. He asks questions about everything and tells you about his opinion … but also what he does not like.
Your 23 month old baby is very curious: he likes to sing, watch his pictures of images. He is also increasingly sociable, and now knows how to recognize his affairs and those of others. He also gains in independence. Her two years are approaching, it’s not really really a baby anymore. The point on developments of a 23 month old baby In terms of his language, behavior, sleep, food and health.
What does baby do at 23 months old?
At this age, the child is increasingly sociableespecially if he is kept in crèche or with other children: the little ones of his age interest him. He can even start to tie Some friendships. He also likes to imitate the big ones, his big brother who makes nonsense, or his big sister who plays the guitar for example! He always tries to assert himself by pushing you back or refusing to cuddle you. But the next moment, he wants his arms and a kiss. It is a completely normal attitude: it is the sign that it hesitates between independence and proximity. This shows that it is simply growing up.
What is the language of a 23 month old baby?
From 23 months old, your child now knows how to build sentences of two or three words. He also discovers song and love to sing. He reproduces the tunes and rhythms, but also begins to remember the words of the songs he hears. He is no longer just saying no when he doesn’t like something: he is expressed in a clearer and personal way by saying “I like” Or “I don’t like“. It is also the beginning of why: Why does water flow, why is it dark, why should you go to the crèche? He also knows how to describe in a few words images he sees in his little pictures of images. At 23 months old, baby generally says several words And also begins to make more complete sentences.
My 23 month old baby does not speak
Not all children are at the same level of language at 23 months. If your child is developing well, is in the exchange and understands what they are told, don’t worry if he doesn’t speak yet. He just takes his time! Certain signs, however, can be disturbing, such as the fact that he does not react to sounds, to his first name, that he produces no babbles and that he does not seek to communicate. In this case do not hesitate to talk about it with the pediatrician. This may be due to a more specific delay or disorder. The doctor will make the necessary examinations to find out what he has.
What is the behavior of a 23 month old baby?
At 23 months old, baby grabs a lot of things. He includes certain instructions, simple orders and he knows how to react. Baby Also turn to othershe apprehends less to be with strangers or go to others. He begins to distinguish his affairs from those of others, especially if he goes to the crèche or if he has brothers and/or sisters. He gradually manifests a particular attachment for his toys or the objects and clothes that belong to him. Baby’s behavior adapts according to situations and it is generally open because of its curiosity. At this age, the anger may still be present and certain beginnings of the crises of 2 years, also called the period of “terrible two”can already appear.
When to start punishing baby?
If baby does not listen to you and do it to his head, he is tempting to want to punish him. However, before 2 years old, a baby does not yet have the ability to understand what a punishment is. Nevertheless, he manages to grasp the simple limits and instructions that you put. So it is No need to punish a 23 month old babythe purpose of the punishment would not be understood and baby could even find it difficult to be put at the corner, scold or deprive toys.
Your child loves books a lotlook at the images, and let you tell stories. He has his favorite books and claims the same story every night. That reassures him, so do not hesitate to respond to his request. He is also very eager for discoveries: show him how things work, what is the use of this or that object … In terms of activities, offer him to do plasticineto stick sticker on colored leaves, to use ink pads Or play with magic sand.
What does a 23 month old baby eat?
Baby meals at 23 months old are very complete, in 4 during the day. Your child continues to manifest his preferences for starchy foods or proteins, and to refuse certain vegetables. The meal can still be a moment of tension when baby will demonstrate their opposition by starting to sort food, thus refusing to eat them. Persevere and continue to offer them, under different recipes. Encourage him to taste, and congratulate him, But without doing too much, or forcing it. If your child is not constipated, trust him, it is simply a phase. Rather than making each meal a conflict, accept that for the moment he wants to eat only pasta, it will pass him! At this age, baby always needs to drink his Book of growth milk or breast milk : one at breakfast and another in the evening at dinner. THE to taste is still as important for its growth.
Baby sleep at 23 months
At 23 months old, baby has generally still Need to sleep long hoursbetween 10 and 14 hours a day. There afternoon nap He is always beneficial, she lasts about 2 hours. It is also important to Maintain a sleeping schedule So that the child gets used to it. Her doudou Also often becomes a precious object at that age.
My 23 month old baby does not want to sleep anymore
It happens that around the age of 2, baby makes Crises at bedtime. He does not want to sleep or no longer wants to stay lying after a few minutes or just hours. Often it is said that this is linked with the period of the “terrible Two”. If the child has a crisis to sleep, it is because he largely unloads his strong emotions. It can also be frustrated or in an opposition phase. In this case, it is not advisable to leave baby alone with his emotions, but to try to understand it and especially to reassure him. Perhaps the routine adopted for bedtime no longer suits him, or that he is afraid of sleeping alone in his room and feels insecurity. Perhaps also that his needs (hunger, play, contact with his parents) were not fulfilled during the day.
What is the weight and size of a 23 month old baby?
- If your baby is a boy, at 23 months, he measures on average 87 cm and weighs approximately 12 kg.
- If it is a girl, she measures on average between 85 and 86 cm and weighs between 11 and 12 kg.
It is customary to say that at 23 months, baby is about half of his growth and that by multiplying his size by 2, one can have quite precise idea of his size in adulthood. It is obviously a theory! Many events can actually slow down its growth, such as a disease for example, but especially the age of occurrence of puberty. On the weight side, some children will be very chopped while others will be in a phase where they eat less and will therefore stagnate. There is nothing to worry about.
What size of clothing has a 23 month old baby?
At the level of Classic baby clothing sizesthere is no size 23 months. In general, the corpulence of the child should help you find the right clothing size. Age often is not the first clue to take into account, because a 23 -month -old child can very well put 24 months or 36 months if it is large and chopped for example. If it is smaller it can make 18 months or less. The best is to try the garment on your child to get an idea of the size that suits them. And don’t forget that from one brand to another sizing can also change.
Baby’s health at 23 months old
At 23 months old, There is no particular medical appointment. If you wish, you can, from this month, do the so -called compulsory medical examination for 2 years.
Baby diarrhea
Diarrhea is quite common in toddlers.
Diarrhea in a 23 -month -old baby can have different causes, but in general it is the consequence of a gastroenteritis. The main risk in the youngest is the dehydration. It is therefore important that baby remains hydrated regularly.
