Toddler (12-24 months) · Month 22 of 24

Baby month 22: independence + tantrums

Asserts independence. Tantrums peak 18-30 months.

Baby month 22

What's typical at 22 months

Asserts independence. Tantrums peak 18-30 months. For the complete picture across all 24 months including red-flag thresholds, see the complete milestones pillar.

Sleep at month 22

Sleep patterns at month 22: 1-2 naps per day, 11-14 hours total. Individual variation is wide.

Feeding at month 22

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 22

"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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