"Peek-a-Boo. I see you mommy"
I decided to do some research on a health website regarding toddler growth and development. I found this information to be very useful and here is what I came up with:
- Between 12-24 months, your child's brain is rapidly growing. Most toddlers can talk, walk and remember a lot of things. There are many changes taking place, and are grouped into five areas:
- Physical growth: your child will grow about 3 to 5 inches in height, and gain about 3 to 5 pounds.
- Cognitive Development: is the child's ability to think, learn and remember. Your child will start to remember events, actions, understand symbols, imagine, pretend and play.
- Emotional and Social Development: toddlers often form strong emotional attachments (usually to a parent or guardian) and often feel uneasy around strangers. Around this time, toddlers usually want to do things on their own, and according to their own wishes. At this stage there tends to be conflict, confusion and occasional breakdowns.
- Language Development: Between 15-18 months a toddler understands 10 or more words. By the second birthday, a toddler can speak 50-100 words.
- Sensory and Motor Development: Motor skills develop at this age - your child gains control and coordination to become steady walkers. Climbing, running and jumping occurs afterwards.
Routine Check-ups
It is always great to schedule well-child check-ups for your toddler at: 12, 15, 18 and 24 months of age. During the examination your health care provider will check to see if your child is growing as expected. Your health care provider will also ask you questions regarding your child's development. Immunizations are usually given if needed.
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