What should I know about caring for a 26-month-old child?

Development & Behavior

How should my child develop on the 26th month?

At present, you may be dizzy with your child who likes to bite when he is angry or feels threatened. Usually because he has a problem expressing his feelings.

During the past year, you might see your child take turns using his hands when eating or reaching for something. (babies tend to use their hands alternately). This year, he will use his dominant hand more often and you will know whether your child is left-handed or not.

How can I help my child develop on the 26th month?

Biting is understandable, but it doesn't mean it's acceptable. Tell your child clearly that the behavior is not permitted. Calm but firm: "Don't bite. Biting hurts people. "Then turn your attention to treating people who are bitten. Too talkative with children who bite will only encourage them to do it again next time to take attention.

Many pediatricians feel that the age of 2 years is the right age to start using "time-out" as a teaching tool. Now your child is old enough to understand the causes, consequences, and consequences. Time-out is a "punishment" for a child if he is not behaving well. This punishment involves sitting quietly without doing anything for a few minutes. The key to successful time-out is:

• Warning. Give your child the opportunity to stop his naughty activities, "or you have to undergo a time-out sentence"
• The place. You can make a special place to go through a time-out or let it sit in its place.
• Right attitude. Keep calm and firm Don't lecture children during time out.
• The right focus: explain that what you don't like is his attitude, not your child.
• Time meter. 1 minute per year is the usual penalty, but for children aged 2 years, 30 seconds to 1 minute it is very long.
• Diversion. Don't keep focusing on your child's mistakes. If the time-out time is up, switch it to a fun activity.

Health & Safety

What should I discuss with the doctor on the 26th of the month?

Between the ages of 2 and 3 years, your child's vocabulary will grow to 300 words, and he will understand up to 900 words. Not all children begin to speak perfect sentences clearly at the age of 2 years. You may worry about the development of the child's speech at this age if he:

• Almost did not speak at all
• Don't imitate other people talking
• Eliminate all consonants ("og" for "dog")
• Not using sentences consists of 2-4 words when he is almost 3 years old
• Never ask questions and always look frustrated when they don't understand

What should I know on month 26?

At the age of 2 years, children begin to vary in the speed of achieving new abilities, so doctors must know important achievements for your child. Your 2-year-old child must be able to:

• Pointing to the object you call his name
• Get to know people's names, objects, and body parts
• Use short phrases and sentences with 2-4 words
• Follow simple instructions
• Repeat the words he heard
• Find objects even if you hide under 2-3 blankets
• Choose objects with shapes or colors
• Pretend play / imagination

If you are worried that your child may appear late to develop, talk to your doctor. The best way to diagnose a problem is through expert judgment and continuous observation. Together with your input, the doctor can find out the abnormal signs.

My attention

What should I pay attention to on the 26th month?

In driving by car, you might wonder if it's necessary car seat or seating specifically for the little one. It might look easier if you just hold your child and don't have to put it on car seat every time you want to travel. But think carefully because this concerns child safety.

Car seat reduce the risk of serious impact injuries, even death. All parents must have car seat easy to use, always use every time you travel so you become accustomed. This can save your child's life.

Let's see how your child develops next month.