Toddler (12-24 months) · Month 20 of 24

Baby month 20: vocabulary explosion begins

Words coming in fast. Combining words frequently.

Baby month 20

What's typical at 20 months

Words coming in fast. Combining words frequently. For the complete picture across all 24 months including red-flag thresholds, see the complete milestones pillar.

Sleep at month 20

Sleep patterns at month 20: 1-2 naps per day, 11-14 hours total. Individual variation is wide.

Feeding at month 20

Family table integration. Cow's milk OK after 12 months.

Milestones in normal range

See pillar for detailed milestones. Remember: wide normal range, individual variation, trajectory matters more than dates.

Red flags for month 20

"Loses skills they once had" is always a red flag. By 24 months: doesn't use 2-word phrases, doesn't copy actions, doesn't follow simple instructions. Call Early Intervention (free in US until age 3) for any concern. No referral needed.

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