Development of the baby at 15 months

At 15, 16, and 17 months of age, the child is very communicative and usually likes to be around other children and also adults to play with, it is normal for her to still be shy in front of strangers but she is likely to begin to drop more. The child already moves well and is part of the family routine and does not want to stay in the crib or playpen because it has a whole house to explore and play.

The child, who is considered to be a baby until the age of 36 months, likes to have the toys in his sight to pick up when he wants and so it is normal for him to leave all the toys scattered around the house. Usually she wants to get the toy from other children but she still does not want to lend her own.

The proximity to the mother is great because she is the one who stays with the baby for more time and so in the vision of the baby it is she who offers food, safety and protection. However, if another person stays longer with the baby these feelings will pass to the other person.

At 15 months the behavior, weight and stimulus needs are similar at 16 months or at 17 months.

15-month baby weight

This chart indicates the ideal baby weight for this age, however, the weight may vary slightly for more or less. If the weight is much higher than what we indicated here, it is possible that he is overweight.

Baby sleep at 15 months

The baby at 15 months old usually sleeps through the night without having to wake up to suck or take the bottle. However, each baby is in a way and so some still need to feel supported and like to sleep next to the parents, holding the mother's hair so that they feel safe and rest.

Having a teddy bear or a small cushion so he can cuddle and not feel alone can help the baby sleep alone in his crib for at least 4 hours in a row. If you have not gotten to this point, here's how to get your baby to sleep all night.

Development of the baby at 15 months

If he is not walking yet, it is likely that very soon your baby will start walking alone . He likes to cuddle with stuffed animals and textured books, if he picks up a pencil or pen, he must do scribbles on a sheet. You can climb stairs with your hands and knees, you've probably learned to get out of the crib and bed alone and like to 'talk' on the phone, try to comb your hair, demand attention and do not like being alone.

In relation to words he must already know how to speak 4 to 6 words and is able to identify parts of his body, such as navel, hand and foot, and he likes to make gestures like 'hi' and 'bye'.

Although the vision may be perfect, the child likes to 'see' with his fingers and so puts his fingers in everything that interests him, which can be dangerous when he is interested in the house plugs and so all must be protected.

At 15 months, the baby likes to imitate the parents and what other adults do and this is a sign of intelligence so it is normal for her to want to wear lipstick after seeing the mother pass lipstick and want to shave after seeing the father shave.

The 15-month-old likes to feel the differences in the types of floors and therefore likes to take off his slippers and shoes, being barefoot to walk the house, the street, the sand and the grass and whenever possible parents should allow this experience.

The baby no longer needs the bottle and can start training to drink water and juice in the cup. Ideally, it should be a special cup suitable for the baby of this age, which has a lid and two straps so that it can hold with both hands. This cup always accumulates a lot of dirt and needs to be washed very carefully. If you notice dark spots on the lid or the spout of the glass, try soaking in a container of water and chlorine and then wash very well. If you still do not leave, change the glass for another.

Watch the video to learn what the baby is doing at this stage and how you can help him develop faster:

Play for the baby at 15 months

At this stage the babies' favorite play is to play hide and seek, so you can hide behind a curtain or run around the house behind it for a few minutes. This type of stimulation is important because it helps in the child's motor development and also to improve their intelligence.

The baby should also be able to fit the pieces and not hit them on the floor and so stacking games are a great idea for him to train his dexterity and the finer movements with his hand.

Baby feeding at 15 months

At 15 months, the baby can eat all kinds of meat, fish, eggs, vegetables and the same meals as the family, so there is no need to make everything separate for the baby. However, it should not be exposed to excess salt and sugar because your taste buds are still being educated and the less foods rich in sugar, fat, dyes and preservatives the child eats, the better your food will be for life, taking lower risk of obesity.

If you try to give a food that your child does not like, try offering the same prepared food otherwise. It's not because he did not like carrot puree, that he will not eat cooked carrots, grated or carrot juice. Sometimes it is not the taste that does not please, but the texture. See everything your baby still can not eat here.

There are almost no changes in the development of the baby at 16 and 17 months, so we prepared this material for you to read below with more relevant information on this subject: development of the baby with 18 months.