Boys 11.8 kg (25.9 lb)
Boys 86.0 cm (33.9 in)
50th percentile (median) on the WHO Child Growth Standards. Healthy babies vary widely around these numbers.
Development at 22 months
Your toddler’s vocabulary keeps growing, and simple phrases are becoming more common. They may want to do everything themselves.
What you might notice
- Uses two-word phrases more often
- Turns pages in a book
- Builds a small tower of blocks
- Enjoys helping with simple jobs
- Shows frustration when they cannot do something
Feeding
Offer three meals and two or three healthy snacks a day, eating together as a family when you can. The AAP suggests about 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 oz) of milk a day for toddlers, and no juice is needed. Keep offering new foods: it can take many tries before a child accepts one.
Sleep
Toddlers usually need 11 to 14 hours of sleep in 24 hours, including one nap. A regular bedtime and a calm routine help.
Your checklist this month
- Offer limited choices to reduce battles.
- Stay calm during tantrums and keep your toddler safe.
- Read the same favourite books again and again.
Is your baby growing well?
Check weight, length and head size on WHO charts with our Baby Growth Percentile Calculator, or work out your baby’s exact age with the Baby Age Calculator.