Baby`s development in month 17

Toddlers at this age are learning about expressions and feelings. More than likely, you have seen your toddler happy, sad, mad, frustrated and everything in between. Children will learn about their feelings best if you put a name with the feeling. If you notice that your child is sad, tell him that you are sorry he is feeling sad. Your child will soon learn that feelings have names and you understand how he is feeling. Help your child deal with and accept his feelings. If he is frustrated, help him. He will learn that you care about his feelings and that it is okay to show how he feels.

Children at this age are very curious about the world they live in. Keep your child's environment safe and help her to learn what is appropriate and what is not. Most seventeen month old toddlers love to put things in their mouths. This can be very dangerous and you must teach your child that is is not safe.

Children at this age can become spoiled. Parents can spoil their children if they do not set and enforce limits and rules. When limits are set and enforced, children learn that there are rules to follow and generally will succeed at following them. Your job as a parent is to set realistic expectations that can be enforced.

Your child likes to drag things around and can climb stairs at this point. She still has long babbling conversations with herself. Your child will understand more of what you say than she can actually say. If you ask her to do a simple task, she probably will. Continue to encourage her vocabulary by using clear descriptive words and reading to her.

Toddlers need discipline. Catch your child being good and praise him. Instead of telling your child what he shouldn't be doing, tell him what he should do. Often times, spanking teaches children that hitting is okay and a way to solve problems. Do not threaten your child with empty threats or promises. Do what you say or your child will learn that he does not have to listen.

Developmental Milestones - 17 Months Old

Physical

Can walk upstairs if one hand is held
Runs, but bumps into things
Likes to drag items around
Enjoys dancing

Intellectual

Understands more than he can say
Imitates sounds and actions
Will do what you tell her to do
Has babbling conversations

Emotional

Self-centered
Greedy and selfish
Stubborn
Bossy
Likes to hug and kiss

Age Appropriate Toys

Nesting toys
Stacking toys
Shape sorters
Art and crafts
Push toys
Ride on toys
Balls
Books
Musical instruments
Dolls
Cars and trucks
Bean bag toss game

Comments:

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gene - 2.1 hours ago
Did u see the pics of my moms new puppy???

gene - 2.1 hours ago
Jullbroom1, real quick, I forgot to say Jr. had dark hair since day one!ha ha But my mom is very light! She used to have golden curls when she was a baby!ha ha And my hubby is Puerto Rican/German/Irish/English??haha So that is why Alyssa has light hair. But I think it will get darker?? Trent looks alot like u=) In some of the pics he looks like daddy too! Isn't that funny how they change? O.k. got to go=) Talk to u all soon! gen

gene - 2.1 hours ago
Jullbroom1, sorry ALyssa woke up from her nap.haha I love the pics=) What r u doing with all of those Pumpkins?? I only bought 2 so far!ha ha ha Trent is adorable as always!! R those pics from Chuckie Cheeses? The little girl peed in the potty a few min ago and I'm making such a big deal about it!ha ha ha She gets embarassed. But I just want to encourage her as much as I can! Well, thank u for posting the pics and let me know what u r doing with those pumpkins??

julbroom1 - 2.5 hours ago
haha Gene guess we did post at the same time figured i would post them down stairs and than jump on the laptop upstairs Trent was getting bored downstairs haha Thats great that she is so willing to go potty!! Really hope trent is going to be easy!! Well glad to hear that all the kids are doing well and I am sure they love the new little one!

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gene - 2.8 hours ago
Jullbroom we posted at the same time. ha ha I will look at the pics now=)

gene - 2.8 hours ago
Good morning=) Wow, I love the pics of Jaidalynn=) Looks like u guys had a wonderful time=) I love October=) So much fun, so many activities to do=) Jullbroom1, u have to post the pics=) Wow, u guys picked up a lot of pumpkins!!! Amazing=) I have to get more!! I only got 2, I have to buy 3 for the daycare kids! The little girl started today, and as far as I knew she was not potty trained but I've been asking her all day today and she said she had to go potty and did #2 in the potty!!yay She was watching Angie and Matt go potty this morning so I think she was encouraged by them=)yay. So happy=) She is a sweet heart! Well, we are all good. Kids r great. Like I said just excited about the season. Lots to do! I think we will go out today and pick more leaves?? Well, please post pics of Trent=) Talk to u all later=)

julbroom1 - 2.8 hours ago

julbroom1 - 14.9 hours ago
Ok we had such a blast this weekend picking pumpkins 188 of them haha plus all the gords and mini pumpkins but I am so sore we happen to pick the ones on a hill dumb idea haha Trent was a trooper he had fun but kept triping over all the vines! will post pictures later they are on the other computer can't move to go get them haha hope everyone has a good day!

julbroom1 - 15 hours ago
Gene the your pictures are great really looks like the kids had a great time!!:) Had to laugh at the makeup comment my hubby does that he did that when I tried on the red dress he was like I told you i really like it i am no you didn't. I love the costume the kids are going to be you definetly will have to get a picture of the Jr holding up Alyssa haha So was Jr hair as light as ALyssa's when he was her age? Do you think hers will stay light? Hope you have a great day with the new girl!

julbroom1 - 15.1 hours ago
Lilly its is great that they try to do everything we do, its looks like Jaidalynn had a great time picking apples, that is so sweet of your hubby sometimes we need that mine is not much into saying things, more of just all kinds of gestures, i get breakfast in bed every weekend, he has done that since we met 7 years ago, even though he does a lot for me he always telling me like when i do laundry or dinner he like honey, you don't always have to do these things I will! and awesome with Trent, but not to great with words! haha

julbroom1 - 15.2 hours ago
Lisa those costumes are so adorable what a great idea, I never thought of stuff like that when my older 2 were younger!! How does Parker like the head piece does he try to take it off?

Baby Jaidalynn - 16 hours ago
Here are the pictures from the arts festival and the farm this past weekend.

gene - 19.4 hours ago
Hey ladies=) I decided to come on and post some pics on my vip page=) Tommorow I have that new girl so I don't know if I will have time to come on. Lisa, THOSE COSTUMES R ADORABLE!! I love them!! The boys are so so cute!! Lily, I hope u had fun=) It does feel nice when hubbies r extra nice=) I guess we all have to remind our hubbies to be sweet sometimes.ha ha After 14yrs I guess he just forgets.ha ha Today I said Sr. do u like my eye makeup and he said yeah, I thought I told u.ha ha ha Oh, Jr. finally decided to be hulk!! So, I'm going to buy him the costume and paint his face green! I told him he can pick up his sissy (who is going to be a pumpkin) and show everyone how strong he is.ha ha Well, I can't wait to see all the pics of the weekend. We actually went to the farm twice.ha ha Once Sat. and then again Sunday. I had to go on Sat with my parents then on sunday with my brother in law and his family=) We had a blast both times=) Well, please post pics=) I will try to come on during nap time=)

lisatek82 - 20 hours ago
Aww Lilly that is so sweet of him. I love it when Chris says and does things like that. We went through a spell where I didn't feel good about myself and I finally told him and he has been great ever since. I love it when he tells me to get another helping of food when I am contemplating it and tells me he likes my tummy...LOL I am glad he does:) Did Jdee have fun at the apple farm? POst some pics. I know you took some...LOL

Baby Jaidalynn - Saturday, 4 Oct
My husband was super kind today. I wish he was more like that everyday. He was so sweet to me and tells me how beautiful I am. Held my hand alot today when we went out. I told him I want him to be more like that everday. He told me that he wanted me to know how much he appreciated and love me for all that I do. I wanted to cry in his arms for saying that. I am just glad he noticed.

Baby Jaidalynn - Saturday, 4 Oct
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. My parents are taking both myself and J-dee to go apple picking at the farm, and then heading to the hay ride and pumpkin picking too. Should be fun. I am excited, it's been so long so I have gone. J-dee's going to have so much.

Baby Jaidalynn - Saturday, 4 Oct
Man, in one month I realized how quick J-dee is picking up stuff. She mimics me now too. I told her to stop 3 times, and she just repeated what I said. She says Welo which means Grandpa in spanish, she signs mommy and daddy now, she sings along with me and does the sign language with me. She blows on her food when it's to hot. Now that is funny to watch because she blows on cold and hot stuff and says 'Hot' to me.LOL She'll count to five with me. I will call her name loudly 'J-dee', and she will call me Mommy and it will go on and on over and over until we laugh. I love at night before she goes to bed she smiles at me and signs and says eat, and I say what do you want to eat now, and she will smile again and sign for cookie. Hmmm should I give her one before bedtime????LOL I just can't believe how much she understands me.

Baby Jaidalynn - Saturday, 4 Oct
I love the halloween costumes Lisa. So Adorable!!!! I love how your incorporated the Banana to the monkey. Great idea.LOL

lisatek82 - Friday, 3 Oct
Here are the boys in their halloween costumes... Spencer needs a white shirt though.

julbroom1 - Friday, 3 Oct
Afternoon Gene I hear you on the fingers being cold I don't know what I am going to do when it really gets cold haha. Aww thats so cute that the baby follows Alyssa she must love it! and I like how she ask for the cookie! Trent doesn't ask for a cookie yet i think i confuse him with that i get them when he is not looking haha. Of course all the kids need the biggest pumpkin, can't wait I din't buy pumkins in hawaii i was to cheap to pay 10.00 a pumkin hahah Thats great that ALyssa goes down the stairs on her hinney, Trent won't go down that way probably because i still have plastic on them haha and he does try the railing to but of course he is to short to haha! plus than he gets side tracked and wants to head out the front door haha have fun picking pumkins I know i will!

gene - Friday, 3 Oct
o.k. last post, Alyssa got off my lap and walked into the kitchten and Leina followed her (crawling)and Alyssa turned around and clapped and said Good to her!ha ha Now she just came up to me and said Gen, Co co for cookie! ha ha I so wish all of our babies could have play dates!

gene - Friday, 3 Oct
Gosh it took about 30 min to write that last post!ha ha Lisatek, wow, your boys r big!! Jr. weighs only 32 pounds and he is 4. Well, he is probably 34 now. He was sick when he weighed 32. But still he is a light weight.ha ha And Spencer is getting so big=) Parker must be having a blast with Spencer. Alyssa loves having Leina here. (8mths) They play together. The 8mth old loves to interact with the kids=) And it is the cutest when they say hi to each other. Oh, yesterday I was making my grocery shopping list and when I was done Alyssa said 'wow, good!!' haha Hope ur back feels better! Talk 2 u guys later, take tons of pics this weekend=)

gene - Friday, 3 Oct
Good morning girls=) My fingers are cold.ha ha My daycare kids are late?? Oh, well. It is Friday=)hehe Jullbroom1, sounds like u are going to have tuns of fun this yr for Halloween=) I'm taking the kids pumpkin picking Sunday. I want my pumpkins!ha ha Can't wait!! U have to take pics also!!! I love it when Jr. tries to pick up the biggest one.ha ha Little Leina came in=) She is adorable!! She is now 8mths. All over the house.ha ha I put up Halloween lights in the entrance of my house and she loves them. Gosh, my son is too too too much!! He really sets up his games all by himself!! He clicks on bookmark and looks for his games and clicks on and says mom look my games!! These kids are getting smarter and smarter!! Alyssa just woke up! She was like Gen,mom!!! Too Funny! Jullbroom1, love that fog making machine!! Trent is going 2 have a blast!!! As far what else babbies r doing??? Alyssa is going down the stairs now. She goes down on her hinney, because she tries 2 walk and hold on to the rail But she is to short!!haha Can't believe they will be 18mths soon! =( I got the itch for ALyssa when Jr was 2. haha But Im o.k. no itch yet!haha

julbroom1 - Friday, 3 Oct
ok we are suppose to go pick pumpkins on sat boy is it going to be a chore we pick like a mini van full with the seats out it only 60.00 and we just split them! hopefully they will be decent they have on thier web site with all the rain this year and cold they don't have a very good crop and should run out the first weekend! so hopefully it will be ok but i probably won't be able to move for a couple of days haha well already flipping in to the 18 month page seeing what are kids will be doing next well one of the things is big beads and string well gee hope soon Trent won't put anything in his mouth! haha what else is everyones babies doing?