During his 22nd month, baby continues to learn to speak and walk, despite his fears and crises. Your child also affirms his reasoning and his ability to do things alone, as dressing or imitating you.
At 22 monthsbaby continues his progress. He starts to good coordinate and to know dress alone. He formulates increasingly complex sentences and thoughts. He also likes to do things even more on his side, but still needs you as much, especially to reassure him in the face of new products, which can sometimes scare him. Your child may be afraid Some things or new people: take into account his little scares, do not make fun of him and be by his side to reassure him. Here is everything you need to know about language, walking, character, sleep, food and health of a 22 -month -old baby.
At 22 months,, Your child normally Don’t stop talking. He pronounces simple and short sentences with only a few words and which are easily understandable. Her languagehis understanding and its reasoning capacity refine. Baby starts for example at Understand the concept of opposites (Large and small, lean and big …). He also knows how to obey simple two -step orders: “Go get your pajamas” And “Make a papa kiss”, “go get your shoes and bring me“. He also understands more and more words, he remains attentive to the sounds of words and understands the word” no “even if he can make the opposite think! Continue to speak to him daily, to read small books with him, and to show him objects or other elements by naming them.
Baby is 22 months old and does not speak
If baby does not speak or pronounce no words at 22 months, it can be a worrying sign. It can be a delay as a specific disorder. The best isgo to a pediatrician So that he can take stock with the child and start more advanced exams if necessary. But sometimes some children start to speak after 22 months because they decided on themselves. In any case, it is important if you are worried about talking to a health professional, he will be able to answer your questions.
Baby is 22 months old and is afraid of everything
At the top of his 22 months, baby still learns to manage his emotions of which fear. After the fear of abandonment, new fears arise at this age: fear of darkness, fear of monsters etc. When baby is in front of the unknown, he quickly becomes anxious and frightened. This can be manifested by crises of anger, opposition, crying, withdrawal etc. It is a normal feeling that is part of the development of the child, therefore no need to overprotect him. To help him and accompany him as well as possible in the face of his fears, take a while alone with him, put yourself up to him and talk to him calmly, explaining what exists or not. As you go, this will allow him to demystify his fears. You can also set up rituals that can reassure itlike phosphorescent stickers if your child is afraid of black or a dream catch if he is afraid of nightmares.
My 22 -month -old baby has crises
At this age, your child is definitely no longer a little baby. He knows how to give himself goals, for example take his little car to the end of the path or put his slippers on his own. His successes enthusiastic! But when he fails, he quickly puts himself in anger. He can howl, cry, roll on the ground, gesticulate in all directions, kicks etc. His anger attacks may be due to a stated temperament, to one Low frustration tolerance Or simply because the child does not like to express his emotions with words. If he feels overwhelmed by his feelings or his needs, the child can also get angry. This is again a common step in the development of the child.
Baby Tape
A baby who hitsthis is not abnormal even if it can be destabilizing at the moment! It is even a fairly common attitude, which does not mean that it should be ignored, quite the contrary. Be firm with the child, telling him that he is not allowed to type, bite or pinch. You have to succeed in channeling your too full of emotions. Sometimes the child hits the territory, because he needs to hang on to something concrete, which physical contact allows him. Tell him, for example, that rather than typing, he can make a caress.
Baby says no to everything
For several weeks, Bébé has already started to say the word “no”. He assimilated his meaning and the power of “no”. At 22 months, he may say no to everything, without always knowing why. He says it to stand out and assert himself in front of the adult. He also wants to do things by himself. This phase can be hard to live for parents, but it is also necessary for the development of the child. He will be able to forge a character. In this period, it is important to listen to the child, to understand why he refuses this or that thing, without being manipulated or let him pass. Stay firm when the situation requires it, and do not hesitate to re -explain the limits you have set it.
My 22 -month -old baby wakes up every night
Baby sleep at 22 months can be agitated and difficult. He may wake up every night, and sometimes even at the same time. THE nightwaked are fairly common and normal in small ones. They can be linked to a organic cause or a health problem : the child has reflux, otitis, fever, or he suffers because of dental thrusts. This can also be explained by The anxiety of separationwhich is still very present at this age up to 2 years.
Baby doesn’t want to sleep anymore
If baby refuses to sleep, you have to wonder to find out what prevents him from falling asleep. This can come from the bedtime ritual or to the habits that the child has taken. Maybe the dodo time does not suit him because he did not have time to digest the meal is too close to bedtime. Or, perhaps he did not spend enough during the day and that he is still too excited to be able to fall asleep. If this is the case, do not hesitate to make changes in the child’s routine. The dynamic activities of the day that allow the child to spend physically or intellectually are beneficial to gradually prepare the child for sleep.
What time sleeping a 22 month old baby?
In general, the rhythm of sleep in children is well defined. At 22 months, he had to sleep between 11 and 14 hours a day. Since his 18 months, he has only been one nap, that of the afternoon. It is not compulsory but very often baby still needs it. The ideal time for bedtime is around 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For the afternoon nap, it is better to put it in bed in the early afternoon, around 2 p.m.
What does baby eat at 22 months?
Your child demands candies, fried foods, chocolate, sodas? Be careful not to give in too often: okay for some sweet or savory pleasures from time to time. But be sure to give him fruits and vegetables at each meal. Little sweets, that’s more! And at this age, your child should drink water and nothing else during the meal. To encourage him to taste new foods, do not hesitate to be imaginative, to vary the recipes and presentations on the plate. Eat family, all at the table, as often as possibleso that he understands that sharing his meal is also a pleasure. Finally, don’t forget that your child still has a little appetite: do not force him to eat too large portions.
Baby refuses to eat
At his age, baby is still in an opposition phase. So he may Refuse to eat at timesespecially the foods that are new and that it does not know. This refers to the Food neophobia which generally occurs around 2 years in some children. To help him, keep putting him at the table during meals, serve his plate normally and let him do it. There is no point in forcing it, it would even be counterproductive! If he refuses to eat at noon, do not panic, he will eat a little more at the next meal, he will express his hunger at the right time. You can also place on his plate at least a food that he certainly likes, to make him want to taste. If he has a crisis, try if you can not give in to his whims.
At 22 months old, baby does not work
Language and walkingeach child evolves at their own pace. Some will walk at 10 months, others at 22 months, without illegal of any development problem or an engine delay, even if it is often around the 20 months of the child’s delay. Your baby may just be afraid of letting go Or is it slightly hypotonic. You can continue to stimulate it To encourage him to move, in particular by placing toys on his way so that he can recover them or by calling your child to come to you. If that concerns you, see the advice of a doctor. If your pediatrician suspects a particular difficulty, he will prescribe a balance sheet with a psychomotrician and an appointment with a neurologist.
At 22 months, your child’s awakening is particularly lively. THE activities and games allow him to deepen his learning and make new discoveries in particular in terms of sounds, colors, textures and certain skills such as logic and dexterity. At this age, it’s time to offer him small puzzles Simple: he understood the principle and likes to put the documents back in order. He also loves imitation games : He imitates you when you cook, when you vacuum the vacuum cleaner, when you call … good toy ideas to offer him!
Size and weight of a 22 month old baby
- If your baby is a boy, at 22 monthsit measures on average 86 cm and weighs between 11 and 12 kg.
- If it is a girl, she measures on average between 84 and 85 cm and weighs approximately 11 kg.
