Toddler
Development in month 22
Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.
Motor milestones
- ●Runs with speed changes
- ●Briefly hops on one leg
- ●Builds tower of 10 blocks
- ●Eats cleanly with cutlery
Cognitive milestones
- ●Actively counts 3–5
- ●Understands more complex instructions
- ●Solves 12-piece puzzles
Social and emotional milestones
- ●Personality clearly visible
- ●Tests strong-will
- ●Preferences for specific games
Language milestones
- ●150–200 words active
- ●Three-word sentences appearing
Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?
- ●No three-word sentences on horizon
- ●No social reference to other children
- ●Consistently avoids eye contact
- ●Few play ideas
Activity ideas
- ✓First role play sets (shop, doctor kit)
- ✓Climb on safe playgrounds
- ✓Songs with numbers and colours
- ✓Have conversations — even if answers are only words
Common concerns and tips
Language development varies widely. Bilingual children may start combined sentences slightly later — usually evens out.
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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