Your toddler is building independence and testing limits.
These are things most children (about 3 in 4) can do by this age. Babies born early may reach them later — use their corrected age.
| Weight (3rd–97th) | Length (3rd–97th) | Head (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 8.7–13.2 kg (median 10.7) | 76.3–86.2 cm (median 81.2) | 47.2 cm |
| Girls | 8–12.7 kg (median 10) | 74.3–85 cm (median 79.7) | 46.1 cm |
Any steady curve within this range is normal; what matters is that your baby follows their own curve over time.
No routine vaccine is scheduled this month on the IAP or UIP schedules. Check that earlier doses are complete.
Most 17-month-olds: climbs onto furniture; points to one body part; plays simple pretend games like feeding a doll; pulls a toy while walking.
The WHO median is 10.7 kg for boys and 10 kg for girls; the normal range is wide (see the table).
11–14 h in 24 hours including 1–2 naps.