Baby month 17: power struggles begin
'No' as favorite word. Wants to do things independently.
What's typical at 17 months
'No' as favorite word. Wants to do things independently. For the complete picture across all 24 months including red-flag thresholds, see the complete milestones pillar.
Sleep at month 17
Sleep patterns at month 17: 1-2 naps per day, 11-14 hours total. Individual variation is wide.
Feeding at month 17
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 17
"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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