The 22-month-old is actually more a young child than a baby or infant at this point. He is learning bladder control and may be potty trained pretty reliably by now. The child this age is quite the imitator. He will do and say what those around him do and say. So caregivers must model good language habits and behavior for the young child to imitate. Your 22-month-old is learning about 10 words a day and is becoming quite a talker. A 22-month-old may be able to make 2 to 3 word sentences that make sense and are understandable. He is able to follow two step instructions. He may also be able to walk both up and down stairs with assistance or by himself.
The 23-month-old may like to play with puzzles and have the hand to eye coordination to play with many different puzzle-type games. Many young children at this age can identify their body parts. Reading becomes more interesting, since the 23-month-old can identify pictures in books with some ease now. Not only can the 23-month-old take of her clothes, but she may also be able to put them back on with little or no help from others. The 23-month old may even be able to understand opposites like hot and cold. She may be able to make 3-4 word sentences that are quite understandable, as well.
A 24-month-old child can be understood when he speaks. He can also speak in short sentences. He can take off his clothing and put it back on reasonably well with only a little help from an adult or older child. The 24-month-old enjoys books and reading. He also can name about 5 parts of his or a doll's body. The two- year-old has definite likes and dislikes, and can tell you about them readily. He is an active little person who sings, dances, jumps, runs, laughs and plays. Because the 24-month-old is an increasingly independent, active person, he will need constant supervision to protect him from injury, yet need to be able to explore and learn at the same time.
All children develop at differing rates. Comparing children can be a fun activity for parents, but differences in the way a baby or toddler develops are to be expected. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your baby's health care provider or pediatrician. He or she can determine whether your child has a developmental disability or just needs a bit more time or practice to achieve some of the milestones mentioned in this article. If your baby was premature, developmental ages are usually determined by calculating the time that the baby was due, not the time that the infant was actually born. And if you baby is actually have a developmental problem, the earlier it is detected, the faster treatment or therapy can be used to remediate the issue. The milestones in these articles are to be used as guidelines only. The actual appropriateness of the health and development of your infant or toddler can best be determined by your child's pediatrician.
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