Child development per year and 9 months
At this age, the kid actively learns the world. He wants to have more time, and much to understand. He does not have time to sit still.In the year and 9 months the child should eat independently. Photo: Getty He already knows a lot:
- He walks well and runs confidently.
- He climbs the stairs without the help of an adult.
- Jumps in place and forward.
- Opens interior doors.
- He climbs onto the sofa, chair, goes down to the floor.
- Kicks the ball and throws it up.
- Dances and sings when he hears music.
- He draws the falcon-malyaki, and tries to copy pictures.
- Makes sentences of two words.
- Performs simple orders: “carry”, “put”, “open”.
- Independently eats food.
- Controls the physiological needs, asks for a pot.
- Partially dress and undress.
The kid tends to be independent, and he does not need to forbid it. It's just that mom needs to be around all the time to protect him from danger.
Weight and height of the baby
At this age, the boy weighs normally 10.6 - 13.6kg A girl of this age usually weighs from 10.3 to 12.8 kg. At this age, boys grow up to 80.8 - 88.3 cm, and girls' height varies from 79.5 to 87.5 cm. Toddlers are no longer actively growing and recovering.
Baby Feeding
The daily diet of the child should include: protein, calcium, fiber, vitamins and enough liquid. In the diet of kids of this age category should include:
- Fish is not greasy. To do this, cod, pollock, flounder, carp, hake.
- Meat of turkey, rabbit, chicken.
- Vegetables. Carrots, beets, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, green peas.
- Dairy products.
- Fruits and berries.
A child can be taught to eat from the common table. And in order to be able to eat everything that others eat, then all family members should be taught healthy and wholesome food.
Sample menu for the day
For breakfast:
For lunch:
In the afternoon:
For dinner:
At this age, kids have already learned a lot. But there is still a lot to learn. Therefore, they do not lose a minute and all the time somewhere in a hurry. And in order to replenish this energy, they need a balanced diet. Properly chosen diet will help your baby grow strong and healthy.