What should I know about caring for a 28-month-old child?

Development & Behavior

How should my child develop on the 28th month?

Is your child sociable or quiet? In this month, he will immediately address more interest in other children. This is the real friendship for your child. This relationship also helps practice social skills and adds variety to their play. If your child comes to daycare or preschool every day, he or she may always be with his favorite friends.

Preschoolers look to learn a lot and fast. Did you know that at this age your child has talent? Child education experts say that sometimes it is obvious from a baby if a child learns faster than other children his age. But in many children, signs of certain talents are not seen until elementary school.

Your child is more in control in moving. Now he can play with small objects easily and build beam towers without falling. He can also concentrate longer, around 20 minutes if he is focused.

How can I help my child develop on the 28th month?

To help them develop friendships:

• Playdate agreement with cousins ​​or children of your friends. But only 2-3 children. Too many children in one place can confuse and invite fights. Also remember that under children usually develop better when in their age group. So, you should set your playdate appointment with friends of the same age.
• Give a short playing time. Especially with new friends, not more than half to 1 hour for children this age.
• Mix the age of the child in 1 group. A 2-year-old child can learn a lot from preschoolers who are a little older and also younger.
• Keep toys away. Running outdoors or playing with simple objects such as a cardboard box will encourage non-possessive interactions and without triggering fights. Use the word "friend" when talking about your friends and your child.

Health & Safety

What should I discuss with the doctor on the 28th month?

If you see your child masturbating, don't panic. Masturbation is something normal to do. This is not harmful to the physical, health or does not mean your child becomes a sex maniac. Masturbation in young children is not sexual because young children do not know what sex is. Small children masturbate because they roam their bodies.
Even so, masturbation often indicates a problem. If your child continues to masturbate or overdo it, maybe this is a sign that he feels anxious or emotionally confused. If you think the same thing, check with your doctor.

What should I know on month 28?

At this age, you might wonder when you enter preschool. It's sometimes stressful when you have to choose the right preschool for your child. Here are some tips to make sure the school you choose will support your child's development.

• Make sure the school is clean. Schools are breeding grounds for germs. Preschoolers are very easy to spread certain diseases such as flu and head lice. You have to ask how often they wash toys and mats.
• You must visit the school so that you can assess the environment better. Is there a playground? Is the class big enough? For how many students?
• Talk to the teacher. It is very important to establish good relations with the teacher. You can also ask about the daily lives of children in school.

There are many teaching methods and types of schools. You must find the best for your child.

My attention

What should I pay attention on month 28?

Don't let children watch television too often. Under 2 hours a day for children aged 2 years is still okay. But remember that watching too much TV is allegedly one of the causes of slow language development, obesity, and attention problems.

It is tiring to always be alert when watching your child. However children aged 1 and 2 are very vulnerable to events such as drowning and poisoning. So be careful at critical times when incidents in children usually occur, namely: busy morning, before dinner, during parties, holidays, when you arrive, or if you are in a hurry. This is when you are often distracted.

How does your child grow at the age of 29 months?