The development, feeding, and care of the 17-month-old baby

17-month-old baby

The development, feeding, and care of the baby who is 17 months old

Here you have information about 17-month-old babies: the care they need, the food they have to take and how their development is.

17-month baby development

At seventeen months, the child may be able to climb stairs holding hands and run awkwardly. He insists on doing things on his own, such as eating. It makes towers of three or four cubes.

His vocabulary includes ten to fifteen words. Point out two or three parts of your body.

The food at seventeen months

The child's diet must be varied and balanced. It is advisable to consist of five daily meals:

Breakfast. Milk with cereals or cookies.

Half morning. Fruit, dairy products, ham with bread ... ...

Food:

• First course. Vegetables, legumes, pasta, rice or soup.
• Second avocado Meat or fish, avoiding excess salt and condiments.

Dessert. Fruit or milk

Snack. Fruit, milk or derivatives, bread with ham and cheese….

Dinner. Egg, fish or chicken. Finally, milk with cereals.

Care for the baby at 17 months

• Since the child controls his movements, he is more independent. Therefore, it is recommended to take measures to prevent accidents:
• Keep out of reach small objects (buttons, coins ...), sharp or sharp, balloons and plastic bags.
• Never leave the child alone at home.
• Use protectors in the corners of furniture and non-slip fasteners under the carpets.
• Avoid the use of walkers.
• Put toxic products such as medicines, cleaning products, colonies out of reach ...
• Monitor access to high places (windows, terraces) and areas with water (swimming pools, lakes).
• Do not lose sight of him at any time in public places in order to avoid falls and prevent loss.