What should I know about caring for a 17-month-old child?

Development & Behavior

How should my child develop on the 17th month?

Your child is currently 17 months old. You may hear certain sounds from your child, namely the sound of shouting. Until now you think you're lucky and your child doesn't like to scream. But do you know? Now you are the parent of a screaming child. Your child has found his voice and is happy to check how loud his voice is. He may also like the attention he gets after shouting. The best way to overcome this is to ignore it. The more you pay attention, the more he wants to shout.

How can I help my child develop on the 17th month?

As the child's tongue and mouth develop, the pronunciation will improve. Help him by repeating what he said. This method will improve pronunciation and help others who try to understand your child's words, such as his father. With time and patience, children can almost always overcome this situation.

Your child can shout in your ear. Explain that this hurts your ear and tell your child that you cannot respond unless he uses a normal voice. Make sure you don't scream when talking to your child, even if you are angry. You can also say, "This is your outer voice. We can only use outside sounds when we play in the park. ”Another trick, if you really want your child to pay attention, try lowering your voice and talking in a whisper to him.

Try providing a combination of foods that are good enough for each meal. If you offer a variety of healthy food choices from different types of food, your child will get all the nutrients he needs, even though he eats vegetables one day and wheat on another day. The more important thing about the combination of nutrients in each meal or every day is what your child consumes for a week.

If you provide healthy choices, toddlers are usually smart enough to choose nutrition and how much they need.

Health & Safety

What should I discuss with the doctor on the 17th month?

You can discuss with your doctor the following:

How to sleep for your child?

Most toddlers at this age sleep for 11 hours at night and take a nap for 2 hours. Night sleep is usually difficult because children prefer to be active and play. Children can also refuse to sleep because they are afraid of the dark or afraid of being alone.

How to eat your child?

The doctor will ask to find out if your child is getting balanced and varied food. Your doctor may suggest some healthy snacks or ways to keep your child sitting long enough to eat because most 18-month-old children hate being confined to their high chairs to eat.

Does your child show signs of ready toilet training?

Many toddlers develop physical and cognitive abilities for toilet training, such as being able to easily remove and wear their pants, between 18 and 24 months, but some children have not started until they are 4 years old.

Is your child already walking?

Right now, your toddler should take the first step. Children learn to walk between 9 and 18 months. If he walks with the heel or tilts to one side, tell the doctor so he can assess his motor skills.

Does he often say "no" or tantrum (tantrum)?

Most 18-month-olds find happiness from saying "no," and they like to use this strong word. This is a sign of language independence and development.

What should I know on month 17?

You must know what to expect from a visit to the doctor. Your doctor may do the following:

• Measure weight to make sure it grows healthy.
• Check the heart and breathing.
• Check the eyes and ears.
• Measuring your child's head circumference to find out the growth of his brain.
• Provide immunizations such as DtaP, Hep A, etc. that are passed on the previous schedule.
• Pay attention to children's health, such as how to see symptoms of ear infections, colds and flu.
• Answer your questions regarding toilet training and discipline.
• Provide insight into the development, emotions, and behavior of toddlers.
• Anemia screening and lead poisoning by carrying out a blood test on your child if you have risk factors.

My attention

What should I pay attention to in the 17th month?

What should I pay attention to?

You may be concerned about an injury that your child will get. Injuries often occur during busy times or transitions or stress times for parents, for example during the morning rush, before dinner, at parties or guests, and during holidays. This is the time when parents are usually distracted and do not pay attention to the child.

Among the accidents that often occur in toddlers, some of which are falling from windows, from stairs, from tables and chairs that he climbs, etc.; burnt from holding a kettle and a hot pot from the stove; poisoning.

Stay aware of this so that you can monitor your child between other activities. A 17-month-old child can be invited to play in the park only if you are sure you can keep watching him all the time without stretching for a second.

Let's see how your child will develop next month.