What's new in a child's development at 1 year and 5 months?

At one year and 5 months, the baby is active, inquisitive, and strives to understand the world.

At this age, he coordinates his movements perfectly, does not sit still for a minute, and can run and jump.

During this period, the child already has good control of his body, easily overcomes obstacles, and falls much less often.

At the same time, he can often repeat the same actions to consolidate the result. And naturally, at this age the child causes much more anxiety than during the crawling period.

Physical parameters per year and five months

The child’s weight during this period is 8.5 – 12 kg. These are just approximate numbers. Don't worry if the weight deviates slightly up or down. If all other parameters are normal, then small deviations are acceptable. Much depends on genetics; if the parents are large, then most likely the baby will be the same. Children with thin parents will also be smaller than their peers.

The height indicator at this age is usually 76.8 - 73.9 cm. This is the norm. Slight deviations are also possible here depending on genetics.

The optimal head circumference is 44.7-48.5 cm.

The number of teeth during this period can range from 8 to 12. Usually, at 1 year and 5 months, the child already has all the lower and upper incisors and fangs begin to appear. If this doesn’t happen, don’t be upset, the time just hasn’t come yet.

Normal height and weight for a child at 17 months

All children develop very individually and in matters of external data they can differ significantly. The table below shows the average norms for height and weight when a child is 17 months old.

These are approximate indicators, and if the baby is different from them, but is quite cheerful, cheerful and healthy, this is also normal, since external data depends on a number of factors, for example, genetics.

What can a baby do?

At this age, the baby has already made significant progress in development, has mastered and learned a lot.

He already knows how to confidently sit down and stand up, run, jump, throw and catch a ball.

He can climb stairs, step over objects, bend and turn.

A child of this age can climb onto armchairs, chairs, sofas and climb down just as easily.

They know how to maintain balance and practically do not need outside help when performing simple actions. The baby’s favorite activity during this period is opening and closing cabinets and throwing things away. For him this is a fun and educational game.

Attention! At the age of 1 year and 5 months the child is very active. Play outdoor games with him more often, go for walks every day, use children's transportation items - cars, bicycles, scooters.

In addition, at this age the baby can:

• Build a tower of 3-5 cubes.
• Determine the location of objects.
• Distinguish objects from each other, for example, point with your finger at a hedgehog, bunny, house, etc.
• Summarize objects.
• Ask to go to the toilet.
• Hold the spoon and cup confidently.
• Drink from a cup.
• Eat thick food, such as porridge, on your own.

Attention! If your child is unable to master any of these skills but is actively trying, there is no reason to worry. If he doesn’t even try to learn, then this is a reason to contact a neurologist.

Characteristics of Child Development at 1 year and 5 months (17 months)

Child's physique

Your baby can now climb stairs without crawling, although he still needs an adult's hand to prevent falling. They love to jog and run, although they don't have perfect technique yet.

Your little one loves to play and will love testing their ability to fold, build, or build tower toys, plus it's a great way to hone their fine motor skills . You can see how he prefers to grab things with one hand over the other.

Because a 17-month-old baby has more control over his movements, the baby tends to be more independent. Therefore, it is important to exercise caution both at home and in the park and keep anything that could be dangerous out of reach.

Features of the psycho-emotional sphere

A year and 5 months is the age when a child actively begins to show independence.

The baby now tries to solve all his problems himself and actively protests when adults interfere.

Less and less often, the child resorts to crying and hysterics to express his feelings.

Increasingly, he tries to convey emotions through facial expressions, gestures, and individual words.

The baby exhibits more “adult behavior”; he becomes calmer and more obedient.

However, it should be remembered that the child’s nervous system during this period is still very unstable, it is difficult for him to switch, he gets tired of impressions, and needs a clear regime.

During this period, children love books with bright pictures, know their favorite fairy tales, recognize the heroes, more developed kids can name the hero of the fairy tale and explain what he does.

However, by this age the child has not yet matured for full communication with peers; he still does not know how to play with other children, often conflicts, and does not share toys.

Difference between girls and boys

17 months is the age when the contrast between boys and girls smoothes out. Until they are one year old, it is not difficult to distinguish them - babies require increased attention to themselves, and often throw tantrums in order to achieve what they want. Boys are quieter and calmer, and can easily do something without adults.

At one year and five months, everything gradually changes, the differences between babies and toddlers disappear. There are many similarities in character traits and temperament. Independence becomes especially obvious - the child, regardless of gender, tries to do without the help of adults.

Speech

At one year and 5 months the child still does not speak. But he tries to pronounce words with the same syllables: mom, dad, uncle, woman. Sometimes he says simple sentences, such as: “Give me a drink,” “Let’s go for a walk,” etc.

However, already at this age the baby has already mastered many speech skills.

He already knows how to:

• React to speech addressed to him.
• Understand requests made to him and perform simple actions.
• At the request of adults, the child can show where his mouth, nose, ears, eyes, etc. are.
• Respond to your name.
• Imitate the speech of adults, copy intonation, try to talk.
• Distinguish the names of relatives.
• At this age, it is advisable to play speech development games with your child, read as many books and fairy tales as possible, and learn songs and poems.

Attention! If at 1 year and 5 months the baby does not try to talk, does not respond to speech addressed to him, does not name objects and does not distinguish between them, then he urgently needs to be shown to specialists - a speech therapist and an ENT specialist.

Stimulate your baby at seventeen months of age

To stimulate your baby's tongue, you can point to animals or objects and try to get your baby to say the name. Doing small psychomotor circuits at home with pillows or chairs to pass over or under will help them coordinate their movements better.

Singing and dancing is a fun activity through which they also learn language and control their body.

When talking to your child, always repeat the words “please” and “thank you” so that the child internalizes them and learns how to ask for things and be grateful for them.

MOTOR STIMULATION:

• Small jumps up and down stairs, filmed by hand.
• When it's time to eat, teach him to use a spoon, take a glass, be patient, your baby is still too small.
• Play with him (her), make the baby follow you and take him for objects that he must walk around, if necessary, take his hand.
• Sing songs with him, give him musical instruments or objects that make sounds (this could be a small plastic bottle with seeds inside) to keep the rhythm going.

COGNITIVE STIMULATION:

• Show him the photographs and ask him to indicate where he (she) is and the people the baby knows.
• If the baby finds an object that he likes, allow him to observe it, manipulate it, analyze it under your supervision, if it does not pose a danger to him (her).
• Give him boxes or toppers where he can put things in and out, emphasizing when they are outside and when they are inside.
• Take your child by the hand and play with him/her, walk back and forth, saying “forward”….. “backward”…. so you know its meaning.

AFFECTIVE SOCIAL STIMULATION:

• It is important for your child's development that he is in contact with other children, which helps him integrate into groups.
• After the bath, they can help him dry, give him a brush to “comb”
• After playing, teach him to put away his toys.
• Play with him/her so that he/she imitates the different faces you make.

TONGUE STIMULATION:

• Read the stories, show him the illustrated pictures and tell him what it is, if it's a lion, show him how it roars, if it's a car, show him what it sounds like, etc., then ask how they do it.
• Talk to him (her), sing, you can give him a toy phone to “talk on the phone.”
• Show him his name.
• The 17-month-old boy weighs 11 kg and is approximately 82 cm tall.
• The 17-month-old girl weighs 10 and a half kilograms and is approximately 79 cm tall.

TOYS THAT CAN BE GIVEN TO A CHILD FROM 1 YEAR TO 5 MONTHS:

1. balls, carts, stacking blocks
2. drawers where you can put things in and out, plastic bottles with a large lid, open and close (under your control).
3. Objects that make noise when blown (try not to be small objects as they are dangerous for him/her as he/she may swallow them) this could be a flute or a cornet, I recommend not making it out of cardboard because The plastic part may come off due to the action of saliva on it.

Useful video

We recommend that you watch a useful video about memory development:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uds49E5SeX4

Our website also contains materials about the following periods of babies’ lives: one year and 6 months, one year and 7 months, one year and 8 months, one year and 9 months, one year and 10 months, one year and 11 months.

Diet: what to cook for your baby?

At this age, breastfeeding is no longer necessary. During this period, the baby needs solid and varied foods. A balanced diet, including all the necessary products, is very important here. The child must receive the necessary vitamins, microelements and nutrients.

Sample baby menu:

• Breakfast may consist of: milk porridge (rice, semolina, oatmeal), tea with milk, cocoa, fruit puree and a slice of rye bread.
• Lunch must include the first thing - vegetable or potato soup, cream soup or low-fat broth. Meat dishes: cutlets, meatballs, meatballs. Sometimes a child needs to be given lean fish.
• Afternoon snack. Kefir with a bun, a glass of milk with cookies, cocoa with a pie. Additionally, fruits or fruit purees should be given.
• Dinner. Casserole, steam omelette or cottage cheese. You can also give your child: porridge, potato or vegetable puree, herbal tea.

Features of hygiene and care

Daily care for a baby aged 1 year and 5 months includes: washing, washing, brushing teeth, rinsing the mouth after eating, washing hands.

These are mandatory daily procedures.

You can bathe your child 2-3 times a week . You should wash your hair at the same frequency.

In addition, you must:

• Trim your nails regularly.
• Cut hair.
• Clean your ears.
• Maintain cleanliness in the apartment or house.
• Teach your baby burrows and hygiene skills.
• Follow these rules yourself. After all, a child learns by example. There's no point in explaining something to your baby if you don't do it yourself.

Attention! Under no circumstances should diaper rash, prickly heat, burning and itching be allowed to appear on the baby’s skin!

At the age of 1 year and 5 months, a child can independently: brush his teeth, rinse his mouth, wash his hands.

Day and sleep routine

The routine of a child aged 1 year and 5 months differs significantly from the regimen of a baby up to one year old. At this age, the child sleeps less, moves more, and can walk and run.

Naturally, the burden on the mother increases, because in addition to this she has a lot of other responsibilities. Therefore, proper planning of your daily and sleep schedule is very important here.

Sample schedule:

• 8:00 Get up.
• 8:05 – 9:00 Water procedures.
• 9:05 – 10:00 Breakfast preparation and breakfast.
• 10:05 – 12:00 Walk.
• 12:30-13:30 Lunch.
• 13:35 – 15:00 Daytime nap.
• 15:05 – 15:30 Afternoon snack.
• 15:35 - 17:00 Developmental activities.
• 17:05 -18:00 Dinner
• 18:05 – 20:00 Free time, games.
• 20:05-21:00 Bedtime story, going to bed.

Activities with your baby

As already mentioned, at the age of 1 year and 5 months, the child becomes more independent and active.

But at the same time, he is still very attached to his mother and close relatives: dad, grandmother, grandfather.

Therefore, if possible, do not send your baby to kindergarten.

The best option is educational games at home.

Games

A year and 5 months is the age of active growth, development, and acquisition of knowledge. Therefore, games for such a child should be as rich and useful as possible.

It can be:

• Outdoor games with a ball, activities on the Swedish slide, entertainment on the playground.
• Games to develop logic, fine motor skills, and coordination.
• Creative activities: drawing, modeling, appliqué, creating simple crafts, etc.
• The usual fussing in the sandbox, simple games with dolls or cars are also very useful for a child.

Toys

The best toys for a baby in this age group:

• Large and bright cubes.
• Balls of different sizes and colors.
• Constructor with large parts.
• Toy musical instruments.
• A box with cells for folding figures according to characteristics - a sorter.
• Stuffed Toys. Children of this age love them very much.
• Dolls or cars.
• Children's bicycles or cars.

Classes

There are many exciting exercises that will contribute to the development of the baby. Parents are advised to turn lessons into interesting games using toys, otherwise the child will refuse to study within a few days. Be sure to first go for a consultation with a doctor - only a pediatrician will help you choose an effective technique and tell you what is best to pay special attention to.

You should not try to learn everything at once; it is much more useful for a child if he receives knowledge in small parts, thoroughly assimilating the necessary information.

Tips for parents

• Under no circumstances force your child to do anything if he doesn’t want to; try to gently switch his attention to the actions that are necessary at the moment.
• Use only a playful form of learning, do not put pressure on the baby.
• Do your best to prevent crying and tantrums.
• Give your baby maximum attention, but never interfere in his activities unless he asks for it.
• If you need to be firm, this is very useful for the baby. Firmness, a strict regime, and a familiar environment create a feeling of security in the baby. This approach is most favorable for the formation of a healthy psyche.