22-month-old: Physical, motor, cognitive and emotional development

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Le Thanh Cam - Pediatrician - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Not only can they converse in a coherent way, but 22-month-old babies can express their emotions in each of their sentences. The child's personality will be most clearly shown at this time.

1. Physical and motor development of 22-month-old children

A 22-month-old baby continues to develop motor skills, but there is a slight delay during this time. Not only running around the house, but children are much more agile, they can freely jump up the stairs. As a toddler, children were very excited to be able to walk and run on their own, but now, they want to be held whenever they want to go anywhere, they become lazy to walk. Maybe because walking now doesn't stimulate the baby's discovery and learning anymore, the baby has become uninterested. Or children become more sedentary because of certain physiological changes.
Children will follow their parents more when they are lazy to exercise, even clinging tightly, not allowing their parents to leave them. Your child may respond by getting angry or screaming because you don't want to when you force him to walk on his own.
Through play, the way the baby holds the pen and the use of limbs, this is the time when children show their dominant hand. Mothers can practice for children to use both hands proficiently if the child is left-handed, instead of changing hands.
Child development milestones :
Able to stand on tiptoe When walking on curb can keep balance Able to run and jump Can climb well Can go up and down stairs proficiently Can kick a ball Able to throw objects get up high Knows how to control toys Knows how to turn doorknobs and press buttons Can use spoons and spoons.

2. Cognitive and emotional development of 22-month-old babies

A 22-month-old baby still continues to do things on his own, which further demonstrates his high independence. Children learn through observation and play. Children are finding things by experimenting and watching what you do.
This is the right time for the mother to help the baby form the habit of following the time because the baby's memory is also better. Mothers should practice for children the habit of playing and exercising according to the "schedule", in addition to eating, sleeping and cleaning on time. At this age, children are aware of their actions and realize the consequences they cause. From now on, please teach your children habits such as washing hands after playing and before eating, cleaning up toys by themselves...
You can show your baby by showing him how to do things, for example such as how to arrange toys, how to put together a jigsaw board and how to play with your baby.
Babies at this stage still love to learn how things feel by touching everything, including putting it in their mouths. All senses are used in the child's journey of discovery.
Children can fall into crisis at this stage and look very naughty and spoiled, but you should not worry too much. Throwing food, toys or throwing things are all part of children's exploration of the world around them. Children are not yet aware that this can be broken or hurt by others. You can remind your child often in a gentle way.
22 months old, the child is aware of his actions, knows the consequences of his actions. Children know that not cleaning up after playing is a bad act and can upset the mother. Right now, let's practice for children to have the habit of washing their hands after playing and before eating, and cleaning up toys themselves.
Child development milestones:
Learning the names of objects makes them more and more interesting Knows how to name simple pictures Can use simple objects like a phone Calls names of body parts Can remember the exact location of favorite items when they are out of sight

At this stage, children really want their mother to play with them. When children want something, they want it immediately and immediately or else they will complain to their mother because they don't have patience so they can't wait. At this stage, the child's thinking always goes beyond the skills that the child needs. children have. Children may understand more than they can show you. This makes children easily angry, annoyed because they don't know how to express it even though they know what they want. The key is persistence, children learn by following the actions of adults. Children's predictability and habits thrive at this age. Therefore, you need to set a schedule for your baby's feeding time and sleeping time. If encouraged, children can help you clear the table after meals or get the toothbrush after dinner. With this predictability, children have a sense of control over the world, they can become irritable, annoyed. , if the child's schedule is changed. Therefore, every time a change is made, the mother needs to explain to the child so that the child learns gradually. At 22 months old, instead of behaving curtly as before, the child knows how to use words to win the toy he wants. But children have not yet learned to share with others. When children are bored or tired, they often suddenly express the most negative emotions. At this stage, children are often very easily caught up in their own emotions, quickly feeling bored. Therefore, at these times, the mother needs to comfort and comfort the child instead of scolding the child. Mothers can move away or ignore the baby if the child is just angry because he can't get his way. At this stage, the child can already use 2 to 3 words at the same time to describe his or her sentences and often tend to use more nouns than verbs. Children were able to answer questions as simple as yes. no....In a conversation, the child can recognize the names of familiar people, objects, body parts, and repeated words. Child development milestones:
Child's vocabulary now ranges from 50 to 70 words Can use simple phrases or put 2 words together When a baby is 18 to 30 months old, he can say a complete sentence He can hum a song.

3. Nutrition of 22-month-old children

In addition to main meals and snacks, 22-month-old babies still need 500ml of milk daily. The best milk for babies at this time is still breast milk. Mothers should consider choosing other types of milk if the mother does not have enough milk, but still ensures enough essential nutrients for the baby.
To compensate for the energy consumed in the baby's activities, supplement the baby's nutrition with snacks with biscuits, juices, fresh milk, yogurt and fresh fruits.
Should give children to eat fruit about 20 minutes after meals, before going to bed, limit giving children fruits that are not good for children's tooth enamel.
Practice breakfast habits for children because this is the most important meal of the day.
In addition, to encourage the complete development of the child, parents need to:
Take the child for regular health check-ups and vaccinations according to the vaccination schedule Teach children how to use a hat and protect their skin from sunburn when traveling go out. Children should only be allowed to go out before 10 am and after 3 pm For children to learn to avoid high places and sharp objects, it is necessary to teach them to detect unsafe dangers for themselves Teach children how to share items play or eat when playing with friends To avoid getting sick, it is necessary to teach children how to self-clean their bodies such as washing hands and feet after going to the toilet, daily oral hygiene To avoid affecting interactive play realistically, limit your child's time watching TV Take your child out to the park or take a walk around the house to encourage them to learn and love nature By playing games, you will help your child develop his or her abilities. own, then let the child continue playing. These games help children find interest and stimulate their brain development. Use toys that have colors, sounds, and interact with your baby as much as possible. Children at this age are very stubborn, so respect their whims and concerns, try to give them in on the smallest things. However, you do not always give in to the demands of the child, this helps the child to be more aware of himself and to listen to his parents. The 22-month-old period has important development in life. Parents should know the milestones to accompany and help their children develop the best. If they notice unusual signs in their child, parents should take their child to a reputable medical facility for advice and examination.
In addition, 22-month-old children need 5mg of elemental zinc/day to eat well, reach the correct height and weight and exceed the standard. Zinc plays a role in affecting most biological processes taking place in the body, especially the breakdown of nucleic acids, proteins... Organs in the body when zinc deficiency can lead to a There are a number of diseases such as neurological disorders, irritability, etc. Therefore, parents need to learn about the role of zinc and guide them to appropriate zinc supplements for their children.
In addition to zinc, parents also need to supplement their children with other important vitamins and minerals such as lysine, chromium, B vitamins,... errands.
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Reference source: whattoexpect.com