Boys 12.2 kg (26.8 lb)
Boys 87.8 cm (34.6 in)
50th percentile (median) on the WHO Child Growth Standards. Healthy babies vary widely around these numbers.
Development at 24 months
Happy second birthday. Your toddler is talking in short phrases, running, kicking a ball and showing more interest in other children.
CDC milestones most children reach by 2 years
- Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad
- Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
- Points to things in a book when you ask
- Says at least two words together, like more milk
- Points to at least two body parts when asked
- Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
- Holds something in one hand while using the other hand
- Tries to use switches, knobs or buttons on a toy
- Plays with more than one toy at the same time
- Kicks a ball
- Runs
- Walks up a few stairs with or without help
- Eats with a spoon
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.
If your toddler starts climbing out of the cot, it may be time to move to a low bed.
Your checklist this month
- Book the 24-month check-up. The AAP recommends autism screening at this visit.
- Follow your country’s vaccination schedule.
- Move to a forward-facing car seat only when your child outgrows the rear-facing limits.
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.