Children 18 months of age: Nutrition and development of the baby

Children 18 months old (1 and a half years old) begin to learn how to say "no" as well as can practice sitting in a potty, signaling if they want to use the toilet. 

18-month-olds are babies full of hyperactivity and need high attention. So don't be surprised if your baby screams every time you are not talking to your baby. The following article will bring essential information about how to raise 18-month children that parents cannot ignore.

Child development 18 months old

How much does an 18-month-old baby weigh? How tall?

Children 18 months old how much weight and height are concerns of many parents.

According to the World Health Organization, the average weight for an 18-month-old baby is 10.6kg for girls and 10.9kg for boys.

In addition, the average height of an 18-month-old child is around 80.7 cm for girls and 82.3 cm for boys.

18-month-old baby know what to do?

When reaching 1 and a half years old, 18-month-old babies can do some of the following:

Physically

Learn how to undress

Learn how to catch and throw a ball

Doodle with crayons

Go up the stairs by holding an adult's hand

Children may start to walk quickly or even run

Pick up the food yourself and feed it to yourself or pick up a glass of water and imitate drinking water just like an adult.

In terms of emotions as well as communication

18-month-old baby is gradually feeling and experiencing many different emotions. Here are some skills your baby may have developed by 18 months:

Show love and affection

Know how to be upset or dissatisfied

Irritating crying when upset or worried

18-month-old babies are very curious and eager to discover everything around them.

In terms of perception and language

18-month-olds understand and follow simple parent requests, such as sitting and waving

Babies practice speaking . You can know 10 to 2 words

Begins to remember body parts and be able to point out where the head or mouth is when you ask your baby

Imitate your actions like talking on the phone, drinking water

Your baby can match the same objects.

Nutrition for children 18 months old

How much milk does an 18-month-old baby drink a day?

Children 1-2 years old need to eat 3 main meals and at least 2 snacks a day. Try to give your baby about 550-750ml of milk a day, divided into 3 meals. In addition, let your child eat solid foods such as porridge, meat, stewed vegetables to increase the child's taste.

Can 18-month-old baby eat rice?

This is a question that receives a lot of attention from parents. According to experts, some children at this age can eat rice in case the rice is cooked slightly, slightly soft.

What do 18-month-old babies eat?

In the period of 1 and a half years, your baby needs to be supplemented with important nutrients, such as calcium, iron, good fats, protein ... Food good for your child's development that you can put into the menu. Daily baby's include:

Milk

Cheese

Yogurt

Lean meats (chicken, pork, beef)

Chopped fresh fruits (banana, apple, avocado, watermelon ...)

Vegetables (mashed pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot ...)

Soy products (soy milk, young tofu ...).

Last but not least, you should give your child enough water to reduce the risk of constipation in children .

1-year-old child care tips

Some tips for parents to take care of your 18-month-old baby better include:

Always have your child wear shoes / sandals when they go out

Pay attention to your baby's nutritional needs, if your baby constantly loses weight or is picky about overeating, take him to the doctor to be examined to find out the exact cause.

Create a comfortable and cozy sleeping place for your baby, try to minimize noise to the lowest level

Don't miss any routine checkups for your baby and need to be vaccinated on schedule

Potty training at this age is very important. However, do not force your child to master this skill to avoid feeling pressured.

18-month-olds can learn how to grumble for their parents to do what they want, so don't be too soft on the baby's cries.

If you are still breastfeeding your 18-month-old baby and both you and your baby are comfortable with it, there is no need to wean your baby.