You can learn about your baby's motor development, social development and language development by choosing below.
16-17 Months
Engine Development
- Stands on one foot with small help.
- Walks back.
- Climbs the stairs, holding with one hand.
- Consult your doctor if your child is still not walking at 17 months.
Social Development
- Kisses.
- Changes their place as a game to impress the caregiver.
- Develops awareness.
- During this period, your child waves to the people around them and understands games that require two or more players as well as simple command sentences.
- Imitates animal sounds.
- Often uses the word "no".
- Starts to obstinate. You can correct their bad behavior by rewarding their good behavior with positive attitudes (hugging, kissing, smiling).
Language Development
- Understands simple commands, like "Bring it to Mom."
- Shows the picture when it is said.
- Uses 5-10 words.
- Forms half sentences such as "it's all over/gone."
- Imitates environmental sounds (like animal sounds).
- Says the name of what they want.
