Baby month 16: more independence
Walks well. Begins scribbling. Knows 5-10 words.
What's typical at 16 months
Walks well. Begins scribbling. Knows 5-10 words. For the complete picture across all 24 months including red-flag thresholds, see the complete milestones pillar.
Sleep at month 16
Sleep patterns at month 16: 1-2 naps per day, 11-14 hours total. Individual variation is wide.
Feeding at month 16
Family table integration. Cow's milk OK after 12 months.
See pillar for detailed milestones. Remember: wide normal range, individual variation, trajectory matters more than dates.
Red flags for month 16
"Loses skills they once had" is always a red flag. By 18 months: can't walk, doesn't know what familiar things are for, fewer than 6 words. Call Early Intervention (free in US until age 3) for any concern. No referral needed.
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