Baby at 17 months: language, fear of abandonment and games

At the age of 17 months, your little one is growing and continuing to develop. The walking is probably now well under control. He becomes a little more independent. Gradually, his efforts will also focus on language. His vocabulary evolves day by day, just like his character. The point on the your baby’s development and health of 17 months with Doctor Noémie Nathan, pediatrician in Montreuil.

What does baby say at 17 months?

Baby takes a new step in communication. He masters more and more simple everyday wordssuch as “mom”, “dad”, “bread”, “finish”, “give” or even “dodo”. He is thus able to make himself understood more easily., even if he still speaks in his own jargon. His vocabulary becomes richer, he uses new words more regularly, in particular because he is more attentive to the words he hears. This is why he assimilates them more quickly and repeats them throughout the day. You can also encourage him to sing simple nursery rhymes.

My 17 month old baby can’t talk

The main thing is that he tries to communicate in his own way, by gestures or noises, and that he reacts when you talk to him.

It is also possible that your child does not speak yet, and that he has remained at the babbling stage, in other words simple more or less articulated sounds. If so, it doesn’t have to be a big deal.. A child can speak late, some also do not necessarily feel the need to speak right away. If this worries you, you can consult your pediatrician to be sure that it is not a developmental delay or a hearing problem. At home, you can continue to talk to him normally, stimulate him and point out objects or parts of his body so that he can assimilate them and repeat them when he feels ready. As a reminder, it is around the age of 18 months that babies succeed in combining words and distinctly naming objects that you show them.

17 month old baby food

Rrespect his tastes and do not force him to eat what he has already tasted and does not like

.For many months, baby has an almost complete diet, he eats a variety of foods and you can even count him in the meals you prepare for the rest of the family. Do not stop introducing him to new flavors, baby remains curious. Mealtimes become real family moments and your little one might enjoy picking a little from your plate! In addition, your baby eats better and better alone too, do not hesitate to encourage him, this contributes to his autonomy. Always take care of balance your meals during the day and do not skip the bottle of milk in the evening if your baby seems to prefer it to a dairy product. Otherwise, respect his tastes and do not force him to eat what he has already tasted and does not like. Some meals may be more complicated than others. But he may very well change his mind later, it is not necessarily useful to offer him said food at each meal. Don’t force him to finish his plate either. if he is no longer hungry. At 17 months, baby meals consist of:

– the morning : a bottle of growing-up milk (rich in iron) with a dose of infant cereals and a fresh seasonal fruit

– noon : a puree of vegetables, starches, a portion of cooked and mixed meat or fish or a cooked egg

– afternoon tea : a fruit compote, a biscuit and a dairy product

– the evening : a portion of starchy foods or legumes, vegetables, a piece of meat or fish and a milk desert or a bottle of growing-up milk

The character of baby at 17 months

The baby’s character is already well marked. He may listen to you a little less when you forbid him things, open all the cupboards and drawers, grab all the objects within his reach, climb the bars of his bed and try to escape from you when you want to take him to feed him or change it. If you haven’t already, now is the time to set limits and tell him “No”, while explaining to him why he shouldn’t do it. Baby must learn what he can and cannot do. Be careful, however, not to go overboard and to forbid him everything.

baby and authority

At 17 months baby may have trouble with authority. He does not always understand the limits and prohibitions. He can already challenge you and test your reactions when he disobeys you. The most important thing is to keep in mind that this phase will only last for a while, keep calm if possible and do not hesitate to remind him of the limits not to cross.

Why can’t baby walk at 17 months?

At 17 months, baby continues learning to walk. He Probably trots slowly and has a more assured gait. Some children even manage to walk backward. But it’s also possible that your baby isn’t walking yet. He surely stands up, takes a few steps while holding on to the furniture, but he still hesitates to let go! Don’t worry, it should click soon. At 18 months, most children know how to walk, but there are sometimes little laggards, without this necessarily being worrying. Do not hesitate to discuss this with your pediatrician if you have any questions about this. In any case, this autonomy conferred by walking also allows the child to assert his character a little more.

What is baby sleep like at 17 months?

At 17 months baby falls asleep easily in his bed but his sleep can still be restless. He may wake up several times during the night and immediately go back to sleep on his own or start crying or screaming in the middle of the night. This may be due to his dreams, to nightmares even if most often they appear around 18 months, or to fears that have accumulated during the day (baby has been separated from his mother for a few hours, baby has fallen and hurt himself etc). Typically, a 17-month-old baby sleeps up to 12 hours a night, not counting naps. Baby always makes 2 a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. A good time to go to bed at night is between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

What activities for a 17 month old baby?

At this age, it is start of construction games. Children then enjoy playing with cubes, interlocking bricks. The baby is also always very attracted to animals. Introduce him to their noises and encourage him to reproduce them. If you have a pet yourself, they probably have a lot of fun together. But your little child still has trouble controlling his gestures. Also, you must teach him not to pull on the tail and ears of the dog or cat, explaining to him that it hurts. And above all, since the reactions of the baby and the animal are unpredictable, you should never leave them alone in a room. Otherwise, the music your baby always likes it. You make him listen to nursery rhymes accompanied by small gestures that he learns to reproduce. But now that he is on his two legs, you can see that he likes to dance and knows how to move in rhythm. Baby also enjoys outdoor gamesin the square or in the parks.

What is the weight and height of a 17 month old baby?

• If your baby is a boy, at 17 months he is on average 80 cm tall and weighs just over 11 kg.
• If it’s a girl, at 17 months, she measures on average 78 cm and weighs just over 10 kg.

Baby health at 17 months

If your baby is cared for in the community, it is not impossible that he is often sick! But rest assured, most of these minor ailments and childhood illnesses are not serious. However, keep an eye out for fever outbreaks and signs of dehydration in the event of gastroenteritis. And if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to consult your pediatrician.

MMR vaccine booster

With the introduction of the new vaccination scheduleyour child will be able to receive this month, and up to 18 months, his MMR reminderthe vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.