Ideally Growing Children 2 Year is Like This

The growth stage of each child varies according to age. When a two-year-old child, his brain has formed countless interactions countless nerves. This helps him understand what, how and why his little world is so.

Two-year-olds begin to understand the concept of 'inside', 'outside', 'there', 'remote', 'close', 'below', or 'where'. Parents can see their new ability in terms of understanding space. For example, a child may begin to understand and follow the instructions for taking the ball in a basket.

Ideally Growing Children 2 Year is Like This

2-Year-old Child Growth

Here are some two-year-old growths in general:

  • Physical growth
    Includes the growth of the first 16 teeth, but the actual number can vary greatly. Physical growth also includes weight gain and height. Ideally, the weight of a two-year-old child ranges from 10 to 13 kilograms with a child's height reaching the range of 84-89 cm.
  • Sensory and cognitive development
    This age child can talk by combining 2-3 words and the vocabulary increases to about 50-300 words, although the number can vary greatly. With more and more vocabulary, children begin to communicate about their needs. Things like going to the toilet, being thirsty or hungry, now he can be more clearly explained.

    In addition, children can begin to wear and remove their own clothes. The child can show the object you mentioned and begin to know the names of family members or people close to him, and know the parts of his body.

  • The development of motor skills
    Includes the ability to run with better coordination. In addition, the child's balance has also improved. The child can stand while taking the object, throwing the ball, and can kick the ball without losing the balance. The child also starts to be skilled in his environment, he can turn the doorknob, can pay attention to the book and turn the page, can arrange the toy block, and ready to undergo toilet training . Children can also walk up or down the stairs themselves while holding on, but should still be accompanied by parents.
  • Emotional development and social
    From the age of 2-5 years, children learn to recognize and control their emotions gradually. He began to show independence and likes to imitate others older than him. In addition, he started eager to meet and play with friends. At the age of two, children usually have habitual problems, such as thumb sucking, nightmares, and temperant tantrums.

Temper tantrums are conditions when the child's emotions are explosive, even until they bite, kick, or scream. Generally this happens because the child has not been able to express what he felt, or trying to convey what he felt to frustrate him. The child exhibits temper tantrum behavior while being uncomfortable, tired, hungry, or not getting what they want. However, that does not mean tantrum can be left alone. Parents should learn techniques to calm children when they are expanding tantrum .

How to Drive Child Growth?

Here are some steps parents can take to encourage the learning spirit of a two-year-old to explore his world.

  • Involve child
    Encourage the child to engage in family day-to-day activities, such as disassembling groceries, washing fruit, watering plants, or other activities around the house. However, keep the child safe by keeping dangerous materials or equipment out of reach.
  • Let kids play
    Provide enough room for him so he can play and physical activity in a healthy manner. Encourage children to play blocks and build towers or other creativity. In addition, try to avoid children from passive activities, such as watching television. The limitations of television exposure to children should be less than an hour a day, and should not exceed 3 hours a day. Also, choose non-violent content.
  • Read stories and chat with children
    This activity will help enrich the children's vocabulary, also help them discover new ideas as well as learn the language.
  • Make sure children get enough rest

    Sleep time required by 2-5 year olds is a minimum of 11 hours and a maximum of 13 hours a day.
  • Teach not child performing routine
    Includes how to wear and undress, and how to use the toilet.
  • Give children healthy food
    We recommend that you select vegetables, fruits, and healthy snacks.

Parents are encouraged to regularly perform multiple examinations of children's growth at the age of 2-5 years. This check is important to detect whether there is a problem with its growth or development.

In the examination, the doctor will perform a physical examination, measure the height and weight of the child, ask the child and family behavior, ask for activities or playmates, and provide supplement injections when needed. In the process of examination, parents can also consult with doctors related to health, behavior, and child development.

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