- Baby weight at 15 months
- Baby sleep at 15 months
- Baby development at 15 months
- Play for baby with 15 months
- Feeding 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, it is normal that he is still shy in front of strangers but it is likely that he will start to let go more. The child already moves well and is part of the family's routine and does not want to stay in the crib or playpen because he has a whole house to explore and play with.
The child, who is still considered a baby up to 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 around the house. Usually she wants to take other children's toys but still doesn't want to borrow hers.
The proximity to the mother is great because she is the one who spends the longest time with the baby and that is why, in the baby's view, she is the one who offers food, safety and protection. However, if another person spends more time with the baby, those feelings will pass on to the other person.
At 15 months the behavior, weight and stimulation needs are similar at 16 months or 17 months.
Baby weight at 15 months
This table indicates the ideal baby weight for this age, however, the weight may vary slightly more or less. If the weight is much above what we indicate here, it is possible that he is overweight.
| Boys | Girls | |
| Weight | 10.6 kg | 10.4 kg |
| Height | 77 cm | 76 cm |
| Cephalic perimeter | 47.5 cm | 46.5 cm |
| Thoracic perimeter | 48.5 cm | 45.5 cm |
| Monthly weight gain | 200 g | 200 g |
Baby sleep at 15 months
The baby at 15 months old usually sleeps all night, without having to wake up to breastfeed or bottle. However, each baby is different, so some still need to feel supported and like to sleep beside their parents, holding the mother's hair so that they feel very safe and can rest.
Having a teddy bear or a small cushion so that he can cuddle and not feel alone can help the baby sleep alone in his crib for at least 4 hours straight. If you haven't reached this point yet, here's how to get your baby to sleep through the night.
Baby development at 15 months
If he is not yet walking, it is likely that very soon your baby will start walking alone. He likes to cuddle stuffed animals and textured books, if he takes a pencil or pen, he must make doodles on a sheet. You can climb stairs with your hands and knees, you have 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 don't 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 is very fond of making gestures like 'hi' and 'bye'.
Although the vision may be perfect, the child likes to 'see' with his fingers and therefore puts his fingers on everything that interests him, which can be dangerous when he is interested in the house sockets and that is why they should all be protected.
At 15 months, the baby likes to imitate his parents and what other adults do and this is a sign of intelligence so it is normal for her to want to apply lipstick after seeing her mother apply lipstick and to want to shave after seeing her father shave.
The 15-month-old baby likes to feel the differences in the types of floors and, therefore, he likes to take off his slippers and shoes, staying barefoot to walk around the house, on the street, in the sand and on 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 from the cup. Ideally, it should be a special cup suitable for babies of this age, with a lid and two handles so that he can hold it 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 spout of the glass, try to soak it in a container with water and chlorine and then wash it very well. If it still doesn't come out, replace the glass with another one.
Watch the video to find out what the baby does at this stage and how you can help him develop faster:
Play for baby with 15 months
At this stage babies' favorite games are playing hide and seek, so you can hide behind a curtain or run around the house after him for a few minutes. This type of stimulation is important because it helps in the child's motor development and also to improve his intelligence.
The baby should also be able to fit the pieces and not be hitting them on the floor, so stacking games are a great idea for him to train his dexterity and the finer movements with his hand.
Feeding the baby at 15 months
At 15 months the baby can already eat all kinds of meat, fish, eggs, vegetables and greens, making the same meals as the family and therefore there is no need to do everything separately for the baby. However, he should not be exposed to excess salt and sugar because his taste is still being educated and the less food rich in sugar, fat, dyes and preservatives the child eats, the better his food will be for a lifetime, taking lower risk of obesity.
If you try to provide a food that your child does not like, try offering the same food prepared in another way. It's not because he didn't like carrot puree, that he won't eat boiled, grated carrots or carrot juice. Sometimes it is not the taste that does not please, but the texture. See everything your baby can't eat yet.
There are almost no changes in the baby's development at 16 and 17 months, so we have prepared this material for you to read below with more relevant information on this subject: baby development at 18 months.
