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Copies others, especially adults and older children. Gets excited when with other children. Shows more and more independence. Points to things in a book. Finds things even when hidden under two or three covers. Be sure to adjust for prematurity.
If your child is missing milestones, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider. Jump to Topic. Key Milestones By 21 months: Uses at least 50 words Consistently imitates new words Names objects and pictures Understands simple pronouns me, you, my Identifies body parts when named Understands new words quickly By 24 months: Begins to use 2 word phrases Uses simple pronoun me, you, my Understands action words Uses gestures and words in pretend play Follows 2-step related direction, e.
Play and Social Skills. Key Abilities Turns head in response to name being called Is able to participate in small groups with other children Is interested, aware, and able to maintain eye contact with others Is able to play in social situations after a transition time Points to objects of interest Is able to locate objects you are pointing to Explores varied environments, such as a new playground Enjoys swinging on playground swings Enjoys being swung and gently thrown in air Enjoys playing with new toys in varied ways Usually plays with toys without mouthing them Enjoys playing with a variety of toys and textures Enjoys playing with musical toys Enjoys sitting to look at or listen to a book.
If you're weaning a month-old from breastfeeding, remember to go slow. Drop one daily nursing session for at least three to seven days before dropping the next.
If you go too fast, you could risk plugged milk ducts and infection. Plus, it's a transition that could have an emotional impact on your child, so he may need a little extra comfort and reassurance while weaning. Continue to offer your child a variety of foods at each meal and during snack time. Looking for some tasty and nutritious meal inspiration?
Check out these food ideas for a month-old:. Try not to worry too much if your child is turning down nutritious foods and eating what seems like half a bite for dinner. It's normal for month-olds to be picky eaters. The best you can do is to keep offering nutritious food options, choosing and preparing food together, and modeling healthy eating behaviors for your child. If you're concerned your tot isn't getting enough nutrition in his diet, ask the pediatrician about supplementing with vitamins.
Simple puzzles appeal to about half of month-olds. Kids this age love running around and tagging someone "it. Your child might notice if you call a "dog" a "car," or let you know the book's the wrong way if you hold it upside down. At this point, he might be able to take off a piece of clothing. Soon, he'll be able to put one on and may be able to put on shoes too.
Experts used to discourage official swimming lessons for toddlers under the age of four, since few children under that age have the muscle strength to keep themselves afloat. But these days, experts encourage informal swimming programs to get toddlers comfortable around water—and to teach them its dangers.
But definitely praise her when she does. Some parents find using the term "taking turns" works better than overemphasizing "sharing.
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