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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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