Development at 23 months
- Uses 50 or more words
- Kicks a ball
- Runs
- Shows interest in other children
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.
Almost two: big feelings, big words and big strides.
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 | 9.7–14.8 kg (median 12) | 81.3–92.6 cm (median 86.9) | 48.1 cm |
| Girls | 9–14.3 kg (median 11.3) | 79.5–91.5 cm (median 85.5) | 47 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 23-month-olds: uses 50 or more words; kicks a ball; runs; shows interest in other children.
The WHO median is 12 kg for boys and 11.3 kg for girls; the normal range is wide (see the table).
11–14 h in 24 hours including 1 nap.