Baby at 22 months: fears, tantrums and restless sleep

Baby at 22 months fears tantrums and restless sleep

In his 22nd month, baby continues to learn to talk and walk, despite his fears and tantrums. Your child also affirms his reasoning and his ability to do things on his own, such as getting dressed or imitating you.

At 22 months, baby continues to progress. It starts well coordinate their movements and to know dress alone. He formulates increasingly complex sentences and thoughts. He also likes doing things on his own even more, but still needs you just as much, especially to reassure him about new things, which can sometimes frighten him. Your child may be afraid certain things or new people: take into account his little fears, do not make fun of him and be at his side to reassure him. Here’s everything you need to know about a 22-month-old baby’s language, walking, character, sleep, diet and health.

At 22 months, your child normally don’t stop talking. He pronounces simple and short sentences with only a few words and which are easily understood. His speechher comprehension and his reasoning ability are refined. Baby begins for example to understand the concept of opposites (tall and short, skinny and fat…). He also knows how to obey simple orders in two steps: “go get your pajamas” and “give daddy a kiss”, “go get your shoes and bring them to me“. He also understands more and more words, he remains attentive to the sounds of the words and understands the word “No” even if he can make people think the opposite! Keep talking to him daily, reading small books with him, and show it objects or other items by naming them.

Baby is 22 months old and does not speak

If baby isn’t speaking or saying a word at 22 months, it can be a worrying sign. It can be a delay or a specific disorder. The best is togo see a pediatrician so that he can take stock with the child and start further examinations if necessary. But it happens that some children start talking after 22 months because they have decided on their own. In any case, it is important if you are worried to speak to a health professional, he will be able to answer your questions.

Baby is 22 months old and is afraid of everything

From the height of his 22 months, baby is still learning to manage his emotions, including the fear. After the fear of abandonment, new fears arise at this age: fear of the dark, fear of monsters, etc. When baby is in front of the unknown, he quickly becomes anxious and frightened. This can be manifested by outbursts of anger, opposition, crying, withdrawal, etc. It is a normal feeling that is part of the development of the child, so there is no need to overprotect it. To help him and accompany him as best as possible in the face of his fears, take some time alone with him, put yourself at his level and talk to him calmly, explaining to him what does or does not exist. Over time, this will allow him to demystify their fears. You can also set up rituals that can reassure himsuch as phosphorescent stickers if your child is afraid of the dark or a dream catcher if he is afraid of nightmares.

My 22 month old is having seizures

At this age, your child is definitely no longer a little baby. He knows how to set goals, for example taking his little car to the end of the road or putting on his slippers by himself. His successes inspire him! But when he fails, he quickly snaps anger. He can howl, cry, roll on the ground, gesticulate in all directions, kick, etc. His temper tantrums may be due to a assertive temperament, to one low frustration tolerance or quite simply because the child does not like to express his emotions in words. If he feels overwhelmed by his feelings or his needs, the child may also become angry. This is again a common stage in child development.

Baby clap

A kicking baby, this is not abnormal even if it can be destabilizing at the time! It is even a fairly common attitude, which does not mean that it should be ignored, quite the contrary. Be firm with the child, telling him that he is not allowed to hit, bite or pinch. You have to succeed in channeling your overflowing emotions. Sometimes the child hits to mark his territory, because he needs to cling to something concrete, which physical contact allows him. For example, tell him that rather than hitting, he can give a caress.

Baby say no to everything

For several weeks, baby has already started saying the word “No”. He assimilated its meaning and the power of “No”. At 22 months, he may say no to everything, without always knowing why. He says it to stand out and assert himself in front of adults. He also wants to do things on his own. This phase can be tough for parents, but it is also necessary for the child’s development. He will be able to forge a character. During this period, it is important to listen to the child, to understand why he refuses such and such a thing, without being manipulated or letting him miss everything. Remain firm when the situation requires it, and do not hesitate to re-explain to him the limits that you have set for him.

My 22 month old baby wakes up every night

Baby sleep at 22 months can be restless and difficult. He may wake up every night, and sometimes even at the same time. The nocturnal awakenings are quite common and normal in little ones. They can be linked to a organic cause or one health problem : the child has reflux, otitis, fever, or suffering from teething. This can also be explained by separation anxietywhich is still present at this age and up to 2 years.

Baby doesn’t want to sleep anymore

If baby refuses to sleep, you have to ask yourself what is preventing him from falling asleep. This can come from the bedtime ritual or the habits that the child has acquired. Maybe bedtime doesn’t suit him because he hasn’t had time to digest the meal and it’s too close to bedtime. Or maybe he hasn’t exercised enough during the day and is still too excited to fall asleep. If so, feel free to make changes to the child’s routine. The dynamic activities of the day which allow the child to exert himself physically or intellectually are beneficial in gradually preparing the child for sleep.

What time should a 22 month old go to bed?

In general, the sleep pattern in children is well defined. At 22 months, he must sleep between 11 and 14 hours a day. Since he was 18 months old, he only takes one afternoon nap. It is not mandatory but very often baby still needs it. The ideal time for bedtime at night is around 8-8:30 p.m. For the afternoon nap, it is better to put him to bed in the early afternoon, around 2 p.m.

What does a baby eat at 22 months?

Does your child ask you for sweets, fried foods, chocolate, sodas? Be careful not to give in too often: okay for a few sweet or savory treats from time to time. But above all, be sure to give him fruits and vegetables with every meal. The little sweets, that’s more! And at this age, your child should drink water and nothing else during the meal. To encourage him to taste new foods, do not hesitate to be imaginative, to vary the recipes and the presentations on the plate. Eat as a family, all at the table, as often as possible, so that he understands that sharing his meal is also a pleasure. Finally, do not forget that your child still has a small appetite: do not force him to eat too large portions.

Baby refuses to eat

At his age, baby is still in an opposition phase. It is therefore possible that he refuses to eat at times, especially foods that are new and that he does not know. This refers to the food neophobia which usually occurs around the age of 2 in some children. To help him, continue to put him at the table during meals, serve him his plate normally and let him do it. There is no point in forcing it, it would even be counterproductive! If he refuses to eat at noon, don’t panic, he will eat a little more at the next meal, he will express his hunger at the right time. You can also place on his plate at least one food that he loves for sure, to make him want to taste it. If he throws a tantrum, try if you can not give in to his whims.

At 22 months, baby does not walk

It is with language as with walking, each child develops at their own pace. Some will walk at 10 months, others at 22 months, without this predicting any developmental problem or motor delay, even if often it is around 20 months of the child that we Talk about walking delay. Your baby may simply be afraid to let go or is he mildly hypotonic. You can keep pushing him to encourage him to move around, such as placing toys in his path for him to retrieve or calling your child to come to you. If this concerns you, seek the advice of a doctor. If your pediatrician suspects a particular difficulty, he will prescribe an assessment with a psychomotrician and an appointment with a neurologist.

At 22 months, your child’s awakening is particularly lively. The activities and the games allow him to deepen his learning and make new discoveries, particularly in terms of sounds, colors, textures and certain skills such as logic and dexterity. At this age, it’s time to offer him small puzzles very simple: he understood the principle and likes to put the pieces in order. He also loves the imitation games : he imitates you when you cook, when you vacuum, when you telephone… Good ideas for toys to offer him!

Height and weight of a 22 month old baby

  • If your baby is a boy, at 22 monthsit measures on average 86 cm and weighs between 11 and 12 kg.
  • If it is a girl, she measures on average between 84 and 85 cm and weighs about 11 kg.

jdf3