17-Month-Old
At seventeen months of age, your child has learned a plethora of new skills, such as opening every single cabinet door in the home, throwing toys all over the place, removing their diaper, and maybe even screaming loud enough to be heard by the neighbors. Additionally, you may notice that they exhibit zero fear of strangers or pets, or that they are utterly scared of them. When necessary, provide guidance and oversight. At this age, it’s normal to have a strong preference for one caregiver over another. Reassure your spouse that they shouldn’t take it personally and that they will probably be the center of attention again.
17-Month-Old Development
The antics of your 17-month-old are not always malicious. At 17 months of age, your child is still developing and accomplishing new goals.
17-month-old weight and height
What is a healthy weight and height for a 17-month-old? The World Health Organization reports that at 17 months of age, girls typically weigh 22.1 pounds and males 23.7 pounds. When it comes to girls and boys, the median height at 17 months is 31.4 inches and 32.0 inches, respectively.
Your child’s growth will be monitored by the physician during the 18-month visit next month to ensure they are on track.
17-month-old milestones
Almost a whole new person emerges as your baby enters the toddler years. The developmental leaps they’ve made at 17 months of age will astound you. Take a look at all the incredible things they are now capable of!
- Walking: Even with an adult holding their hand, your energetic 17-month-old may soon begin to run and climb stairs.
- Speech: While a small percentage of 17-month-olds are babbling away, the vast majority are babbling away at four or six syllables. You shouldn’t freak out if your child is missing a few words in their repertoire just yet. Is pointing used by your child? Make a noise? Verify if they have grasped the meaning of your words. All of those things indicate that your child is becoming near. (Consult your physician about getting your child’s hearing tested if they aren’t exhibiting any of these symptoms.)
- Teething: You could be in the midst of another bout of teething because babies typically have their lower cuspids erupt between 17 and 23 months and their upper cuspids peep through between 16 and 22 months.
- Potty training: A toilet seat might be a great investment if your little one is displaying symptoms of being ready to use one. Get your hands on some toilet training books and show your youngster pictures of older friends who are already potty trained. They will likely demonstrate their desire to completely forego diapers at some point. The most important thing right now is to make sure your child is accustomed to sitting on the seat and to let them feel pleased about reaching this milestone.
What should a 17-month-old be able to do?
Your 17-month-old is exploring new avenues of expression, both in play and in communicating his or her wants. Although there is a lot of variation in 17-month-old milestones, you should see evidence of verbal and nonverbal communication, such as when baby teaches you how to pat their favorite stuffed animal or leads you to the cookies they desire. Additionally, you will notice that your 17-month-old infant is becoming more curious and open to new experiences. Everything around them is being absorbed by them. Provide them with the vocabulary to describe their environment and let them try activities like climbing stairs or making drawings with a pen.
How can I encourage my 17-month-old to talk?
Speech development is one of those convoluted 17-month milestones as every child reaches these milestones at their own pace. Giving your 17-month-old repeated exposure to words is a great way to help them develop their language skills. Share stories and books with your little one and describe your day as you go. You may also include details about your active toddler’s activities. Motivate your 17-month-old infant to attempt uttering words. Encourage them to repeat the item’s name when they ask for it, such “Cup!” What about a cup?
17-month-old behavior
There could be some difficult and somewhat strange behaviors coming from your 17-month-old precocious child. Below you’ll find some ideas on how to handle:
Disruptions Disturbances Feeling anxious
Additional problematic behaviors include picking one’s nose, being repetitive, complaining, and so on.
17-Month-Old Health
When their child is 17 months old, parents often ask about their health:
- Fever has struck my 17-month-old baby. What am I to do?
- Diarrhea has struck my 17-month-old dog. What am I to do?
- My baby, who is 17 months old, is constipated. What am I to do?
- My 17-month-old baby is wailing. What am I to do?
17-Month-Old Food
Is your little one becoming hungry? Although it would be ideal if your child eats everything, it is possible that they may develop a preference for some foods. That’s just how toddlers are!
How much should a 17-month-old eat?
Maintain a daily schedule of three well-balanced meals and two nutritious snacks for your 17-month-old. A toddler’s serving size is approximately 25% of an adult’s. Two tablespoons is the serving size for ground beef, four tablespoons for pasta, two tablespoons for fruit, and around two teaspoons for vegetables.
What to feed a 17-month-old
In the absence of adequate calcium intake from other sources, it is advised that a 17-month-old consume about two 8-ounce cups of whole milk daily. Get at least 700 milligrams of calcium daily.
You and your baby are free to keep breastfeeding for as long as you’d like; in fact, many babies still nurse at 17 months. Take it easy if you’re thinking of weaning your 17-month-old. You should wait three to seven days after stopping one breastfeeding session each day before starting the next. Mastitis or a blocked milk duct might result from moving too quickly. During weaning, your kid may feel a bit exposed; to help ease this transition, make sure to pay close attention to them and find activities to keep them occupied when they normally nurse. Since it’s kind and non-threatening for mom and baby, the “don’t offer; don’t refuse” approach is popular among mothers.
Food ideas for a 17-month-old
Need some suggestions on what to feed a 17-month-old? Take a look at these recipes and ideas:
- Find 24 nutritious snack options for youngsters
- Kids’ favorite nutritious meals
- Fun and easy dinner ideas for toddlers: fifteen
- No. 10 recipes for babies and toddlers
17-month-old not eating
Everything else about your 17-month-old appears fine, so it’s probably just a case of finicky feeding. Your child’s growth is being closely monitored by their physician to ensure it is progressing as expected. Keep limiting harmful snacks and offering a range of nutritious foods to your youngster at each meal. You should never attempt to bribe or force your child to eat. For additional helpful tips on handling finicky eaters, here they are.
In the event that your child refuses to eat anything, you should contact the physician to explore possible medical concerns.
17-Month-Old Sleep
Get ready to hit the hay! You and your little one must be enjoying some much-needed R&R right now. But, setbacks are inevitable, so you shouldn’t be surprised if your sound snoozer suddenly has some trouble.
How much sleep does a 17-month-old need?
Kids between the ages of one and two require between eleven and fourteen hours of sleep daily.
How many naps for a 17-month-old?
Assuming they aren’t too fussy about naps, your child should be sleeping through the night and then catching a short nap in the afternoon. Even while it may be a sign that they require more sleep at night, some 17-month-olds do continue to take their morning naps. Try adding fifteen minutes to their bedtime every day if they’re staying up later than you’d like. An earlier bedtime might help them simplify their routine; sleep frequently breeds sleep, as paradoxical as it may sound.
Activities for a 17-Month-Old
Some enjoyable things to do and play with for a 17-month-old baby include:
- Riding toys: An average 17-month-old will act out scenes from an automobile or horseback riding fantasy.
- Play ball: Your little one is getting the hang of throwing the ball underhand and might soon be kicking it as well.
- Sorting: Your 17-month-old may be ready to learn basic sorting skills, such as sorting toys by color or form. Perhaps they will lend you a hand with the laundry sorting one day! (I mean, anyone’s a parent can have dreams, can’t they?)
17-Month-Old Baby Checklist and Tips
- Even for a second, your 17-month-old isn’t mature enough to be left alone. Having a playpen on hand will allow them to sit safely for a minute or two in the event that you need to use the restroom or remove supper from the oven.
- A 17-month-old typically has a favorite stuffed animal or blanket that they cuddle up with. In case the original becomes broken or lost, it’s a good idea to obtain a copy if you can.
- Discover a baby engaged in bathroom play? Not once, but twice? Wearing a one-piece or a diaper cover tightly will keep hands out of diapers.
- Make sure you give yourself a break. You should take a break every so often from dealing with yelling, toy flinging, and poop-playing.
- The best way to teach your 17-month-old empathy is to demonstrate it to them. Be sure to acknowledge and react properly whenever kids express emotions such as sadness, frustration, or excitement. You were really thrilled to see the puppy and eager to pet it when it came over. We must be careful not to injure the puppy, so let’s train ourselves to touch it gently!
- Even a trip to the supermarket can be a linguistic adventure if you take the opportunity to teach your child new terms whenever you go somewhere new or experience something new. This will help advance their language development.
- As a parent of a 17-month-old infant, you may help him or her develop empathy and resilience by engaging in creative play. If your child has an upcoming pediatrician’s visit, you may pretend that a stuffed animal has to go there. Another idea is to act out how to assist a buddy who is injured.
Your energetic and perceptive 17-month-old is a wonder to behold. Despite the challenges, your love for one another as a parent to a toddler has no bounds. Take pleasure in all the developmental stages at 17 months and hold onto every thrilling, tiring moment.