Physical
At 15 months how will my baby eat? Will it start eating finger food or still breastfeed/ be bottle-fed
Finger food - At this age, they starting eating with their fingers
True or False: A 15-month-old is able to have full conversations with me.
EX: Small talk or a type of conversation that 5 year olds can have
False! They are trying to talk more, and speak words other than "mama" or "dada". They aren't capable of full conversations yet
My baby shows me (her mom) and her favorite toys ____
Affection
My 15-month-old is pretending to call someone from my phone. Is this normal for someone this age?
Yes! At this age, they start to try and use items correctly, like phones, books, and cups.
What age does preschool start and should I enroll my 15-month-old?
Typically preschool starts at around 3 or 4, but some preschools do offer classes for children younger than this
Will a 15-month-old be able to walk on their own yet?
Yes, but only a few steps
If I ask my child, "Could I have the ball?" and put my hand out, how will they respond?
By handing it to me! At 15 months old, they can follow directions involving words and gestures.
Is is normal for my child to throw temper tantrums when upset?
Yes, this is completely normal! Since they don't have enough vocabulary to be able to tell you whats wrong, this is how they express themselves!
Name 3 ideas for a playdate with two 15-month-old children.
Since most ideas will work, we will deem if its appropriate for this age
Give an example of something a 15-year-old child can do with blocks (Something specific)
Building and stacking - While they were able to play with them before, they are just learning and gaining the skills it takes to stack and build with blocks
How many "words" can a 15-month-old say?
How does a 15-month-old show they are excited?
A: Clap their hands
B: Cry and frown
C: Giggle and smile
A: Clap their hands
True or false: a 15-month-old will start scribbling with crayons or pencils
False, while a 15-month-old may not be able to, a 18-month-old should
At what age do children start copying each other?
I left the remote on the coffee table, but now I can't find it. I live with my 15-month-old, my husband, and my dog. Where might it have gone?
Your baby might have taken it! They are learning how to grab and hold things at this age, which might make your baby an unintentional thief!
What is a sign that my baby may have autism?
Hint: A developmental milestone for a 15-month-old that my child has not hit yet, concerning communication.
They might not use hand gestures, not react to their name, and not speak yet. (If your child hasn't hit these milestones by 15 months, talk to your doctor. Also: just because a child hasn't hit these milestones DOES NOT mean your child is austic, but these are common traits for babies with autism)
What age to babies recognize other people's emotions?
What is object permanence and should a 15-month-old have it?
Object permanence is when you can't see something, but you know that it's still there. (Understanding that objects still exist even when hidden)
Yes, a 15-month-old should have object permanence.
True or False? A child who is 10 months old will share toys with others, so therefore a 15-month-old will
Close, a 15-month-old will but a 10-month-old typically doesn't understand sharing as well
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Name ALL of the developmental milestones for a 15-month-old baby (Communication)
1. Trying to say words other than "mama" and "dada"
2. Will look at an object if you name it
3. Follow directions given with both a gesture and words
4. Points to something to ask for it or for help
Do 15-month-olds usually get separation anxiety? If so, why?
Yes, it is very common for a child this age to have separation anxiety with a parent or caregiver, especially if they were held a lot as infants. They feel much safer while they're with their parent/caregiver
What percent of a baby's energy goes to developing its brain?
At what age should children start interacting with other children?
The earlier the better, but around 6-8 weeks is a good time for them to have opportunities to be around other children