Toddler
Development in month 17
Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.
Motor milestones
- ●Runs more steadily
- ●Climbs on chairs
- ●Throws balls with aim
- ●Pulls up pants with help
Cognitive milestones
- ●Follows two-step instructions
- ●Sorts simple shapes
- ●Understands spatial terms (up/down)
Social and emotional milestones
- ●Shows jealousy and possessiveness
- ●Imitates household routines
- ●Recognises self in mirror
Language milestones
- ●20–30 words active
- ●Sings fragments of known songs
Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?
- ●Fewer than 10 words
- ●No two-word sentences on horizon
- ●No imitation attempts
- ●No role play
Activity ideas
- ✓Playdough and finger paints
- ✓Simple playgroups
- ✓Dance to music
- ✓Cook together (stir ingredients)
Common concerns and tips
Children need many repetitions at this age. Reading the same story 20 times isn’t boredom — it’s learning.
Development varies. This information is based on WHO and CDC milestones but does not replace paediatric assessment. If in doubt, consult your paediatrician.
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